infliction

noun

in·​flic·​tion in-ˈflik-shən 

1

: the act of inflicting

2

: something (such as punishment or suffering) that is inflicted

Examples of infliction in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

In her case filed earlier this year, the woman identified as Jane Doe accused Gomez of legal malpractice, breach of fiduciary duty, fraud and intentional infliction of emotional distress. —Jeff McDonald, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 Aug. 2025

Hogan, shocked and outraged by the publication, filed a lawsuit charging Gawker with invasion of privacy, infringement of personality rights, and intentional infliction of emotional distress. —Chris Morris, Fortune, 24 July 2025

The parents sued Gates in September 2023 for alleged invasion of privacy, fraud and intentional infliction of emotional distress. —Viola Flowers, NBC news, 20 June 2025

With their lawsuit, Taylor and Ross accused Gates of invasion of privacy, intentional infliction of emotional distress and fraud, their attorneys said. —Julia Marnin, Miami Herald, 20 June 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1534, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for infliction

• addiction
• affliction
• constriction
• conviction
• depiction
• eviction
• nonfiction
• prediction
• restriction
• antifriction
• benediction
• contradiction