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 addition to murder, authorities have charged Patino with elder or dependent adult abuse resulting in death and elder or dependent adult abuse with infliction of injury, according to court documents. —Rick Hurd, Mercury News, 12 June 2025

The singer's wife, Frances Robinson, is accused in the suit of perpetuating a hostile work environment, infliction of emotional distress, and several labor code violations. —Wesley Stenzel, EW.com, 6 May 2025

Other potential claims could include intentional infliction of emotional distress, invasion of privacy and negligence. —Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 2 Apr. 2025

The woman is suing the airline for negligence, discrimination and intentional infliction of emotional distress. —Charlotte Phillipp, People.com, 30 Mar. 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