inflict
v.
1560s, from Latin inflictus, past participle of infligere "to strike or dash against," from in- "on, against" (see in-(2)) + fligere (past participle flictus) "to dash, strike" (see afflict). You inflict trouble on someone; you afflict someone with trouble. Shame on you.
〔李〕[in-;flict] v.予以（打击），使承受（痛苦），处（罚） ←flig,flict (L fligere,flictum)=to strike 打击
〔蒋〕[in-使，作，flict打击;’给以打击”] 予以打击，使遭受痛苦，加弄，处罚