v. Function: verb
1
Synonyms: GIVE 10, administer, deal, deliver, strike
2 to cause one to endure (something damaging or painful) FF1C; inflict retribution FF1E;
Synonyms: force (on or upon), impose, visit, wreak, wreck; compare IMPOSE 4
Related Words: expose, subject
Idioms: lay open to, put on the spot
Contrasted Words: guard, protect, shelter, shield