inflict (infliger)

verb
/ɪnˈflɪkt/
infliger (infliger)

Signification

to cause something unpleasant or painful to be suffered by someone or something
Traduction de la signification
causer quelque chose de désagréable ou douloureux que quelqu'un ou quelque chose doit subir
causer quelque chose de desagreable ou douloureux que quelqu'un ou quelque chose doit subir

Phrases d'exemple

The storm inflicted considerable damage to the city.

La tempête a infligé des dégâts considérables à la ville.
La tempête a infligé des dégâts considérables à la ville.

Synonymes

impose, cause, administer, bring about

Antonymes

relieve, soothe

Collocations

inflict harm, inflict pain, inflict damage

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