inflict

A verb used to indicate the act of causing something unpleasant or painful to be suffered by someone or something.

ruГлагол, обозначающий причинение чего-либо неприятного или болезненного кому-либо или чему-либо.esVerbo que significa causar algo desagradable o doloroso a alguien o algo, o imponer una carga, castigo o daño.frVerbe signifiant faire subir ou imposer quelque chose de désagréable ou de pénible à quelqu'un ou à quelque chose.deVerb, das das Zufügen von etwas Unangenehmem, Schmerzhaftem oder Schädlichem für jemanden oder etwas bezeichnet, z. B. von Schaden, Leid, Strafe oder einer Niederlage.ptVerbo que significa causar algo desagradável, doloroso ou penoso a alguém ou algo, como dano, sofrimento, castigo ou derrota.zh动词，指将令人不快、痛苦或有害的事物施加于某人或某物。arفعل يدل على إيقاع شيء مؤلم أو ضار أو غير سار بشخص أو شيء، كإلحاق العقوبة أو الأذى أو الخسارة.

1. Impose something unpleasant B2 formal

   To cause someone to experience or suffer something unpleasant, such as pain, punishment, or a burden.

   • The dictator inflicted severe punishment on his opponents.
   • The storm inflicted heavy damage on the coastal town.
   • He didn't want to inflict his problems on his friends.

   ruПричинять неприятноеesInfligir (imponer algo desagradable)frinfligerdezufügenptinfligirzh施加痛苦arإيقاع الضرر

   Synonymes: administerdeal outexactimposelevymete outwreak

   Antonymes: exemptrelievespare

2. Cause harm or damage B2 formal

   To intentionally bring about harm, injury, or damage to someone or something.

   • The virus can inflict serious harm on the respiratory system.
   • She inflicted a deep wound on his hand with the broken glass.
   • The decision will inflict lasting damage on the company's reputation.

   ruПричинять вредesInfligirfrinfligerdeSchaden zufügenptCausar danozh造成伤害arإلحاق الضرر

   Synonymes: administerdeliverexactimposelevyunleashwreak

   Antonymes: benefithealhelpmendrepair

• inflicted past participle
• inflicted past simple
• inflicting present participle
• inflicts third person singular