infliction

[ in-flik-shuhn ]

noun

1. the act of inflicting.
2. something inflicted, as punishment or suffering.

Other Words From

• prein·fliction noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of infliction¹

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

Example Sentences

The lawsuit, which names Santa Margarita Catholic High School and the Roman Catholic Bishop of Orange, alleges negligence and intentional infliction of emotional distress.

From Los Angeles Times

And his latest comments are also part of a continuing course of extreme and outrageous behavior towards these men that courts have consistently found sufficient to support a claim for the intentional infliction of emotional distress.

From Slate

“I believe if you commit a crime, you should pay the consequences of that, and the punishment should be proportionate to the crime or the infliction of harm on society.”

From Los Angeles Times

The suit asserted claims of defamation, deprivation of rights and intentional infliction of emotional distress.

From Los Angeles Times

Sophy is suing Young for civil harassment and intentional infliction of emotional distress and has demanded a jury trial.

From Los Angeles Times