inflict suffering

Examples (10)

• The dictator was accused of trying to inflict suffering on his people through economic sanctions.
• War often serves to inflict immense suffering on civilian populations.
• The company's unethical practices were found to inflict considerable suffering on its employees.
• The ancient texts describe gods who would inflict eternal suffering on mortals who defied them.
• He expressed deep regret for the pain and suffering his actions had inflicted.
• It is important not to intentionally inflict suffering on animals.
• The new policy threatened to inflict severe suffering on the most vulnerable members of society.
• The prolonged drought began to inflict widespread suffering on the rural communities.
• The goal of humanitarian aid is to alleviate, not to inflict, suffering.
• Many believe that such cruel punishments are designed to inflict maximum suffering.