infliction

[ in-flik-shuhn ]

/ ɪnˈflɪk ʃən /

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noun

the act of inflicting.

something inflicted, as punishment or suffering.

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Origin of infliction

First recorded in 1525–35, infliction is from the Late Latin word inflīctiōn- (stem of inflīctiō). See inflict, -ion

OTHER WORDS FROM infliction

pre·in·flic·tion, noun

Words nearby infliction

inflectional, inflection point, inflexed, inflexible, inflict, infliction, in-flight, inflorescence, inflow, influence, influence peddler

How to use infliction in a sentence

The county’s motion, filed in California Superior Court on Friday, is targeting the plaintiffs’ assertion that the leak was an intentional infliction of emotional distress.
County seeks psychiatric exam for Vanessa Bryant in suit over leaked photos of Kobe Bryant crash|Kim Bellware|October 18, 2021|Washington Post
The officers were accused in the litigation of assault, intentional infliction of emotional distress on the child and other counts, according to court papers.
Montgomery County police release video showing officers yelling at 5-year-old boy|Dan Morse|March 27, 2021|Washington Post
It likewise accuses Watson of civil assault and intentional infliction of emotional distress and seeks unspecified damages.
Deshaun Watson accused of sexual misconduct in lawsuits stemming from massage sessions; QB issues denial|Mark Maske, Nicki Jhabvala|March 17, 2021|Washington Post
He enjoyed the infliction of pain, as long as he wasn't the object of it.
Danger Stalks Lucas Davenport|Daily Beast Promotions|May 11, 2009|DAILY BEAST

And Val, in his good-nature, bore the infliction passively so long as she kept civil and peaceable.
Elster's Folly|Mrs. Henry Wood
It is the only way the infliction can be endured, for the sitting-room is so small that we cannot keep the door closed habitually.
Penelope's Experiences in Scotland|Kate Douglas Wiggin
For my part, I would just as soon suffer the infliction with bare feet as through a thin layer of stocking.
Jack Harkaway's Boy Tinker Among The Turks|Bracebridge Hemyng
Self-immolation were easy in comparison with the infliction of one pang on her.
Evenings at Donaldson Manor|Maria J. McIntosh
An endless infliction for past sins was once the doctrine: that we now generally reject.
Lady Byron Vindicated|Harriet Beecher Stowe