infliction

noun

in·​flic·​tion in-ˈflik-shən How to pronounce infliction (audio)
1
: the act of inflicting
2
: something (such as punishment or suffering) that is inflicted

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Weston still faces allegations of assault, battery, intentional infliction of emotional distress, negligence, and negligent infliction of emotional distress. — Ryan Coleman, EW.com, 11 Mar. 2025 Fulton sued Cage for negligent supervision and negligent undertaking, and Weston for assault, battery, intentional infliction of emotional distress and negligent infliction of emotional distress. — Sharareh Drury, People.com, 10 Mar. 2025 Fulton is suing Weston for assault, battery, intentional infliction of emotional distress and negligent infliction of emotional distress, and Nicolas, 61, for negligent supervision and negligent undertaking. — Tom Rogers, Newsweek, 21 Feb. 2025 Mishkin, however, rejected McDonough’s other claims for unlawful retaliation, intentional infliction of emotional distress and invasion of privacy. — Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 14 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for infliction

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First Known Use

1534, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of infliction was in 1534

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