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inflict

in.flict or in.flic.tor \in-'flikt\ \-'flik-t*r\ \-tiv\ vt [L inflictus, 
   pp. of infligere, fr. in- + fligere to st]rike 1a: to give by striking  1b: 
   to cause (something damaging or painful) to be endured : IMPOSEM 2: AFFLICT 
    - in.flic.ter n