This is the 4457th most frequent French word.
infligées
"Infligées" means "inflicted."
Here, 'infligées' is used as a past participle to describe punishments that were imposed or inflicted.
Les punitions infligées étaient trop sévères.
The punishments inflicted were too severe.
'Infligées' is used to indicate that the injuries were suffered or imposed upon individuals.
Des blessures graves ont été infligées lors de l'accident.
Serious injuries were inflicted during the accident.
In this sentence, 'infligées' conveys that consequences occurred as a result of actions or decisions.