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inflict

/ˌɪnˈflɪkt/ American
  • v. 施加, 使遭受
Definition
  • v. to make someone suffer something unpleasant
Example
He didn't mean to inflict pain, but his words hurt her.
他并不是有意要造成伤害,但他的话还是伤了她的心。