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

Peavey previously pleaded guilty to one felony count of assault with a deadly weapon and the special allegation of personal infliction of great bodily injury. —Ruben Vives, Los Angeles Times, 24 Apr. 2026

Mavromatis, in a complaint filed on Wednesday in North Carolina federal court, alleges violations of the Family and Medical Leave Act, wrongful discharge and intentional infliction of emotional distress. —Winston Cho, HollywoodReporter, 22 Apr. 2026

Her lawsuit accused Donaldson’s companies of a violation of the Family and Medical Leave Act, wrongful termination, and intentional infliction of emotional distress. —Peter Charalambous, ABC News, 22 Apr. 2026

Kwatinetz later amended his complaint to add a claim for intentional infliction of emotional distress. —Nancy Dillon, Rolling Stone, 21 Apr. 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