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inflict in German

inflict in German is verhängen, zufügen — inflict means to cause something unpleasant, such as pain, damage, or punishment, to be suffered by someone.

inflict in German

verhängen
verb
To thrust upon; to impose.
zufügen
verb
To thrust upon; to impose.

What does "inflict" mean?

  1. verb To cause something unpleasant, such as pain, damage, or punishment, to be suffered by someone.
    "The storm inflicted serious damage on coastal towns."

inflict in a sentence

  • The storm inflicted serious damage on coastal towns.
  • He refused to inflict his bad mood on the rest of the family.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "inflict" in German?

"inflict" in German is verhängen, zufügen. inflict means: To cause something unpleasant, such as pain, damage, or punishment, to be suffered by someone.

How do you use "inflict" in a sentence?

Example: "The storm inflicted serious damage on coastal towns." In German, "inflict" is verhängen, zufügen.

Are there other ways to say "inflict" in German?

Yes — German has 2 translations listed for "inflict": verhängen, zufügen.

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