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

Ghost sued Wilson for defamation, leading to a countersuit accusing Ghost, Gregory Cameron, and Vince Holden of breach of contract, false imprisonment, fraudulent inducement, and infliction of emotional distress. —Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 15 Jan. 2026

Lively also detailed allegations of intentional infliction of emotional distress and negligence against Baldoni and producer Jamey Heath in a complaint first filed with the California Civil Rights Department and later in federal court. —Stephanie Giang-Paunon, FOXNews.com, 13 Jan. 2026

Navarro sued Farrell for assault and battery, accusing him of intentional infliction of emotional distress, negligence, breach of fiduciary duty and breach of contract. —Steven J. Horowitz, Variety, 17 Dec. 2025

Bernhardt is also pursuing claims of negligent infliction of emotional distress, alleging the incident caused extreme mental anguish, shock and fear for her physical safety. —Moná Thomas, PEOPLE, 11 Dec. 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