infliction

noun

in·​flic·​tion in-ˈflik-shən How to pronounce infliction (audio)
1
: the act of inflicting
2
: something (such as punishment or suffering) that is inflicted

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The lawsuit, filed Oct. 16 in San Francisco County Superior Court against Alaska Airlines, alleges breach of contract, negligence, negligent hiring and supervision, negligent infliction of emotional distress, and seeks punitive damages to be determined at trial. Marlene Lenthang, NBC News, 24 Oct. 2024 Her initial claims included trade libel, intentional infliction of emotional distress, and intentional and negligent interference with prospective economic advantage. Preezy Brown, VIBE.com, 12 Sep. 2024 The lawsuit alleges retaliation and infliction of emotional distress. Gene Maddaus, Variety, 10 Oct. 2024 Sophy is suing Young for civil harassment and intentional infliction of emotional distress and has demanded a jury trial. Malia Mendez, Los Angeles Times, 10 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for infliction 

Word History

First Known Use

1534, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of infliction was in 1534

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“Infliction.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/infliction. Accessed 6 Nov. 2024.

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