inflict
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Inflict, in-flikt′, v.t. to lay on: to impose, as punishment.—n.
From Chambers's Twentieth Century Dictionary (part 2 of 4: E-M) by Various
Inflict no evil on thyself or others from which a balance of good will not result.
From History of Modern Philosophy From Nicolas of Cusa to the Present Time by Falckenberg, Richard
"If no man hurt thee, but the hand divine Inflict disease, it fits thee to resign;— To Jove, or to thy father, Neptune, pray," The brethren cried, and instant strode away.
From The Book of Noodles Stories of Simpletons; or, Fools and Their Follies by Clouston, William Alexander
"Inflict?" quoth she, with a pretty look of make-believe dismay.
From Saint Martin's Summer by Sabatini, Rafael
O Sylla, in revenging injuries, Inflict the pain where first offence did spring, And for my sake establish peace in Rome, And pardon these repentant citizens.
From A Select Collection of Old English Plays, Volume 7 by Various
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