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 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

Clayton Peavey, 31, of Santa Maria pleaded guilty to one felony count of assault with a deadly weapon, along with a special allegation of personal infliction of great bodily injury, the Santa Barbara County District Attorney's Office said in a press release. —Angelique Brenes, PEOPLE, 24 Apr. 2026

Peavey previously pleaded guilty to one felony count of assault with a deadly weapon and the special allegation of personal infliction of great bodily injury. —Ruben Vives, Los Angeles Times, 24 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