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

The ex-staffer is accusing Jenner, 28, of various abuses during her employment, including wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, retaliation, failure to pay wages and intentional infliction of emotional distress. —Edward Segarra, USA Today, 1 May 2026

There were no views of the evidence that could support a verdict in Nuñez’s favor, and no reasonable juror could find that Nuñez proved the essential elements of either negligence or negligent infliction of emotional distress as required under Florida law, Trawick ruled. —Miami Herald, 30 Apr. 2026

The four-count complaint includes battery, fraud, intentional infliction of emotional distress, and unauthorized use of name and likeness. —Ana Maria Soler, CBS News, 30 Apr. 2026

The lawsuit includes claims of negligence against the school and allegations of battery and intentional infliction of emotional distress against O’Brien. —Lexi Nicklaus, Baltimore Sun, 28 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