inflict

word

Definition

To cause something unpleasant or harmful to be felt or experienced by someone, such as pain, damage, or punishment.

Usage & Nuances

'Inflict' is usually used in formal or serious contexts, especially with words like 'pain', 'damage', 'injury', or 'punishment'. It's always about causing something negative to someone or something else. Do not use for positive things.

Spanish: infligir - causar (daño) - imponer (castigo)Portuguese (BR): infligir - causar (dano) - impor (castigo)Portuguese (PT): infligir - causar (dano) - impor (castigo)Chinese (Simplified): 施加 - 造成 (伤害/痛苦)Chinese (Traditional): 施加 - 造成 (傷害/痛苦)Hindi: थोपना - पहुँचाना (हानि/दंड)Arabic: يُلْحِق - يَفرض (ضرر/عقوبة)Bengali: প্র verursুক করা - আরোপ করা (কঠিন কিছু)Russian: наносить - причинять (вред)Japanese: 与える (悪いことを)Vietnamese: gây ra - bắt chịu Korean: 가하다 Turkish: vermek (kötü bir şeyi) - uğratmak Urdu: مسلط کرنا - پہنچانا (تکلیف/نقصان)Indonesian: menimbulkan - menyebabkan (hal buruk)

Example Sentences

The storm inflicted heavy damage on the village.

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He was sorry to inflict pain on his friend.

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The new law will inflict harsh punishment on criminals.

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I didn't mean to inflict my problems on you.

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The critics inflicted harsh words on the director after the movie premiered.

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If you lie, it might inflict more harm than you think.

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