What does "infligir" mean in English?

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Spanish

infligir

English

to inflict

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Alternative translations of "infligir"

to impose
to cause
to deal
to administer

Examples of how to use "infligir" in Spanish

Spanish
Les infligieron un duro castigo.
English
They inflicted a harsh punishment on them.
Spanish
El castigo inflige dolor moderado.
English
The punishment causes moderate pain.
Spanish
Aquel error infligió consecuencias inesperadas.
English
That mistake had unexpected consequences.
Spanish
La ley infligía penas muy severas.
English
The law imposed very severe penalties.
Spanish
El juez infligirá una sanción justa.
English
The judge will impose a fair sanction.

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Les infligieron un duro castigo.

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