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Inflict

/ˌɪˈnflɪkt/
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(verb) To thrust upon; to impose.

You should not inflict any injury on others on any account.
Was it necessary to inflict such a punishment on him?
CEFR Practice Quiz
The general did not want to ____ unnecessary suffering on the innocent people of the city.

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