inflict
US /ɪnˈflɪkt/
UK /ɪnˈflɪkt/
1.
infliger, causer
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.
La tempête a infligé de graves dommages aux villes côtières.
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He inflicted a lot of pain on his family with his actions.
Il a infligé beaucoup de douleur à sa famille par ses actions.