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

The lawsuit alleges negligence, battery, assault, intentional infliction of emotional distress, false arrests, false imprisonment and malicious prosecution, attorney Michael Gallagher said at a news conference Monday. — Daniella Silva, NBC news, 5 Oct. 2026

The federal lawsuit alleges negligence, battery, assault, intentional infliction of emotional distress, malicious prosecution, false arrest, and false imprisonment. — David Zimmermann, The Washington Examiner, 5 Oct. 2026

But some of his counts remain, including accusations of tortious interference and infliction of emotional distress. — David Folkenflik, NPR, 4 Oct. 2026

Avila’s sister and co-plaintiff, Patricia Avila sued Brown in April 2021, alleging premises liability, negligent infliction of emotional distress and strict liability. — Alexandra Del Rosario, Los Angeles Times, 30 Sep. 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