고통, 부상, 형벌 등을 가하거나 입히다.
To cause someone or something to suffer something unpleasant, such as pain, injury, or punishment.
예문:
"The court decided to inflict a severe penalty on the corporation for environmental negligence."
"New taxes often inflict a heavy financial burden on low-income families."
부담스러운 일이나 자신의 의견을 남에게 강요하다.
To force someone to experience or deal with something unwelcome or burdensome.
예문:
"I don't want to inflict my personal problems on my friends during our vacation."
"He has a tendency to inflict his unsolicited advice on everyone in the office."