In-flĭct', v. t.

v. t. [imp. & p. p. INFLICTED; p. pr. & vb. n. INFLICTING.] [Lat. infligere, inflictum, from prefix in and figere, to strike, allied to Eng. flog; It. infliggere, Pr., Sp., & Pg. infligir, Fr. infliger.] To lay, throw, or send, as a punishment, &c.; to apply; to impose.

What heart could wish, what hand inflict, this dire disgrace? Dryden.