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

Avila’s sister and co-plaintiff, Patricia Avila sued Brown in April 2021, alleging premises liability, negligent infliction of emotional distress and strict liability. — Alexandra Del Rosario, Los Angeles Times, 30 Sep. 2026

In March, a member of the team filed a lawsuit against the school’s athletics leaders alleging fraud and intentional infliction of emotional distress through the sudden elimination of the team. — Tarini Mehta, Sacbee.com, 29 Sep. 2026

Peters is also facing a lawsuit filed in Florida in April 2026 by influencer Aleksandra Vasilevna Mendoza, who has accused him of battery, fraud and intentional infliction of emotional distress. — Nicole Acosta, PEOPLE, 23 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

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