Inflict (verb)

1. To impose (something) on someone, especially something unwanted or unpleasant.
2. To cause (someone) to experience (pain, injury, etc.).
3. To impose a penalty or punishment on someone.

Origin:

Middle english, from latin inflictus, past participle of infligere, from in- + fligere to strike.

Examples:

1. The dictator inflicted severe punishments on those who disobeyed him.
2. The storm inflicted heavy damage on the coastal towns.
3. He inflicted a deep wound on his opponent.
4. She inflicted a lot of emotional pain on her family.
5. The teacher inflicted a detention on the student for misbehaving.