inflict
US /ɪnˈflɪkt/
UK /ɪnˈflɪkt/
1.
to cause something unpleasant or painful to be suffered by someone or something
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The storm inflicted severe damage on the coastal towns.
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He inflicted a lot of pain on his family with his actions.
to cause something unpleasant or painful to be suffered by someone or something