inflict
/ɪnˈflɪkt/
verb
- To cause something unpleasant or painful to be suffered by someone or something.
- The dictator inflicted terrible punishments on his opponents.
- He did not mean to inflict any harm on his friend.
- The storm inflicted heavy damage on the coastal towns.
- To force someone to experience or endure something unwanted (often used humorously or lightly).
- He inflicted his opinion on everyone at the dinner table.
- She inflicted her terrible singing on the whole car ride.
- I'm sorry to inflict my boring stories on you, but I have to tell someone.