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

There is a somewhat similar area still in existence more nationally, which is known as intentional infliction of emotional distress. — Zoey Lyttle, PEOPLE, 30 July 2026

Miller’s lawsuit alleges six counts, including negligent infliction of emotional distress and assault and battery. — Cuyler Dunn, Kansas City Star, 29 July 2026

He is charged with murder as well as infliction of injury on a vulnerable victim. — Jazmin Alvarado, Los Angeles Times, 23 July 2026

The lawsuit is calling for a jury trial and accuses The Bay Club El Segundo of negligence, negligent hiring, negligent infliction of emotional distress, fraud via intentional concealment, intentional infliction of emotional distress, and battery. — Drew Pittock, USA Today, 8 July 2026

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