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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Other claims listed in the legal doc included intentional trade libel, infliction of emotional distress, and intentional and negligent interference with prospective economic advantage.
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Marc Griffin, VIBE.com, 25 Mar. 2025
In the filing — which also alleges assault, battery, intentional infliction of emotional distress, and malicious persecution — Jabbari accuses him of a pattern of pervasive domestic abuse that began in 2021, escalated to physical attacks in 2022, and lasted until 2023.
—Jennifer Zhan, Vulture, 20 Mar. 2025
In the complaint, Chimborazo is alleging negligent infliction of emotional distress.
—Madeline Buckley, Chicago Tribune, 18 Mar. 2025
The defamation and assault suit, which was settled in November of that year, accused Majors of battery, assault, intentional infliction of emotional distress and malicious prosecution.
—Edward Segarra, USA TODAY, 17 Mar. 2025
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Marc Griffin, VIBE.com, 25 Mar. 2025
In the filing — which also alleges assault, battery, intentional infliction of emotional distress, and malicious persecution — Jabbari accuses him of a pattern of pervasive domestic abuse that began in 2021, escalated to physical attacks in 2022, and lasted until 2023.
—Jennifer Zhan, Vulture, 20 Mar. 2025
In the complaint, Chimborazo is alleging negligent infliction of emotional distress.
—Madeline Buckley, Chicago Tribune, 18 Mar. 2025
The defamation and assault suit, which was settled in November of that year, accused Majors of battery, assault, intentional infliction of emotional distress and malicious prosecution.
—Edward Segarra, USA TODAY, 17 Mar. 2025
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“Infliction.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/infliction. Accessed 3 Apr. 2025.
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