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

Her case includes multiple claims for negligence, including with respect to supervision and infliction of emotional distress, as well as a breach of contract claim. —Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 18 Apr. 2025

But what about the many Jews who might have derived a different lesson from the horrors of genocide, and who find their ancestors’ suffering used to justify the infliction of suffering on others to be an intolerable insult? —Benjamin Moser, New York Times, 13 Apr. 2025

The suit seeks unspecified damages, alleging negligence, the infliction of emotional distress, breach of contract and loss of sepulcher. —Phil Helsel, NBC news, 26 Mar. 2025

Hov then moved to sue Buzbee for defamation, civil extortion, and intentional infliction of emotional distress. —Marc Griffin, VIBE.com, 24 Feb. 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