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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.
    "Please don't inflict your terrible jokes on us before breakfast."
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inflict in a sentence

  • Please don't inflict your terrible jokes on us before breakfast.
  • The storm inflicted serious damage on coastal towns.

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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: "Please don't inflict your terrible jokes on us before breakfast." 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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