in·flict 
(
ĭn-fl
ĭkt
)
tr.v. in·flict·ed,
in·flict·ing,
in·flicts 1. To cause (something injurious or harmful), as to a person, group, or area: claws that inflicted a deep wound; an attack that inflicted heavy losses; a storm that inflicted widespread damage.
2. To force to undergo or experience (something unwanted):
"the piano lessons he inflicted on his son" (Christopher Miller). 3. To deal or deliver (a blow, for example).
[Latin īnflīgere, īnflīct- : in-, on; see IN-2 + flīgere, to strike.]
in·flicter, in·flictor n.
in·flictive adj.