inflict
//ɪnˈflɪkt//
Verb
inflictInfinitive
inflictPresent tense
inflictedPast tense
inflictedPast participle
inflictingPresent participle
inflictsThird-person singular
1
To cause something unpleasant or painful to be suffered by someone or something.
The storm inflicted serious damage on the coastal towns.
2
To impose something unwelcome on someone.
I don't want to inflict my problems on you.