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inflict

/ɪnˈflɪkt/

Translations

inflictverb

inflicted

Past Simple

inflicted

Past Participle

inflicting

Gerund

/ɪnˈflɪkt/

faire subir

War inflicted immense suffering on the population.

La guerre a fait subir d’immenses souffrances à la population.

The storm inflicted severe damage on the coastal town.

La tempête a infligé de graves dégâts à la ville côtière.

Additional translations

imposerS’emploie surtout pour une idée, une présence ou une contrainte jugée pesante ou importune.

Synonyms

inflictverb

To cause something unpleasant or painful to be suffered by someone or something.

The storm inflicted severe damage on the coastal town.

To impose something unwelcome or burdensome upon someone or something.

She didn't want to inflict her political views on her guests.

To deliver or administer (a blow, defeat, punishment, etc.), especially intentionally.

The champion inflicted a decisive defeat on the challenger.