inflict verb

ADV. deliberately When someone deliberately inflicts damage, it is a matter for the police. | maliciously, negligently (both law) He was charged with maliciously inflicting grievous bodily harm.

PREP. on/upon They inflicted a humiliating defeat on their rivals.

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