inflict in the Oxford-Hachette French Dictionary

inflict in the PONS Dictionary

inflict Examples from the PONS Dictionary (editorially verified)

to inflict sth on sb
infliger qc à qn
to inflict sth on oneself
s'infliger qc
to inflict one's opinion/views on sb
imposer son opinion/son point de vue à qn
to inflict one's presence on sb
infliger sa présence à qn
to inflict a stinging rebuke on sb
infliger un désaveu cinglant à qn
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Their panicked retreat could inflict heavy losses on either side.
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Its most distinct feature is the use of pressure point attacks to inflict pain or permanently paralyze the opponent.
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The damage was probably inflicted by one or both of and.
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The amount of damage the player can inflict depends on the magic types of both the player characters and the enemies.
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He seems to almost enjoy inflicting pain in this woman.
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All attacks on both convoys were repelled this night, and six firm contacts were attacked but little damage was inflicted.
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I always stayed away from the fiddle, having inflicted enough pain on my family with the piano, he laughed.
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These wasps are considered aggressive compared to other wasp species, and inflict a painful sting.
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During this event, minor damage was inflicted on the platform, confirming that the reading was valid.
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She is a very ruthless person, not the least bit unwilling to inflict great pain on others.
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