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inflict

/ɪnˈflɪkt/

Translations

inflictverb

inflicted

Past Simple

inflicted

Past Participle

inflicting

Gerund

/ɪnˈflɪkt/

She didn't want to inflict her opinions on others.

Она не хотела навязывать свои мнения другим.

The storm can inflict serious damage to the crops.

Шторм может наносить серьезный ущерб урожаю.

He didn't mean to inflict pain on anyone.

Он не хотел причинять боль кому-либо.

Additional translations

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.