Meaning & use
inflict
To cause someone to suffer something unpleasant, such as pain, damage, or punishment.
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The storm inflicted severe damage on homes along the coastline.
He regretted the pain his harsh words had inflicted on his friend.
A note on using this word
Inflict takes 'on' or 'upon' before the affected person or thing: inflict something on someone, not inflict someone with something.
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