infliction
noun
in·flic·tion
in-ˈflik-shən 
1
: the act of inflicting
2
: something (such as punishment or suffering) that is inflicted
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The original lawsuit alleged intentional infliction of emotional distress and deception, claims the judge dismissed before the case went to trial.
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Ryan Murphy, The Indianapolis Star, 18 Dec. 2024
The lawsuit alleges negligent infliction of emotional distress and negligence.
—Jessika Harkay, Hartford Courant, 15 Dec. 2024
Several of the suits allege negligence and intentional infliction of emotional distress at the Kearny Mesa site.
—Teri Figueroa, The Mercury News, 2 Oct. 2024
He was also accused of gender violence, false imprisonment, and intentional and negligent infliction of emotional distress.
—Armon Sadler, VIBE.com, 26 Nov. 2024
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Ryan Murphy, The Indianapolis Star, 18 Dec. 2024
The lawsuit alleges negligent infliction of emotional distress and negligence.
—Jessika Harkay, Hartford Courant, 15 Dec. 2024
Several of the suits allege negligence and intentional infliction of emotional distress at the Kearny Mesa site.
—Teri Figueroa, The Mercury News, 2 Oct. 2024
He was also accused of gender violence, false imprisonment, and intentional and negligent infliction of emotional distress.
—Armon Sadler, VIBE.com, 26 Nov. 2024
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“Infliction.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/infliction. Accessed 4 Jan. 2025.
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