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

Pine, who was serving a 21-year sentence for assault with a deadly weapon and infliction of great bodily injury, was alone in the cell, prison officials said in a statement. — Darrell Smith, Sacbee.com, 15 Sep. 2026

He was convicted of felony domestic violence in the presence of a child along with a sentencing enhancement for infliction of great bodily injury, the Prosecutor’s Office said in a news release. — Alex Brizee, Idaho Statesman, 11 Sep. 2026

The distance between then and now is saturated with the blood of more than 73,000 people, though casualty figures fail to account for the deliberate infliction of trauma on those who survive. — Jay Weissberg, Variety, 10 Sep. 2026

In April, influencer Alorah Ziva sued him for allegations of battery, fraud and intentional infliction of emotional distress, according to a complaint obtained by PEOPLE. — Luke Chinman, PEOPLE, 4 Aug. 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