The invention relates to an impression roll (10), in particular a flexographic impression roll, having a hollow outer roll (12) which has a longitudinal axis (L), and a prestressing device (14) which is arranged in the outer roll (12) for exerting a prestressing force (F) which has a radially outwardly directed force component. It is provided according to the invention that at least two segments (18) which extend along the longitudinal axis (L) and are decoupled from one another in the circumferential direction are arranged in such a way that a bending vibration of the impression roll (10) leads to a shearing movement between the outer roll (12) and the segments (18), and are connected to the outer roll (12) in such a way that said shearing movement leads to a force which damps the bending vibration, wherein the prestressing device (14) is arranged to exert the prestressing force (F) on the segments (18).