infliction

noun

in·flic·tion in-ˈflik-shən

: the act of inflicting

: something (such as punishment or suffering) that is inflicted

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In August 2023, a judge ruled Giuliani was liable for defamation, civil conspiracy and intentional infliction of emotional distress caused to the mother and daughter. —

Sareen Habeshian, Axios, 10 Jan. 2025 Garrett is asking for damages and suing for assault, battery, and intentional infliction of emotional distress. —

Jennifer Zhan, Vulture, 4 Jan. 2025 Filed in court on Friday with the California Civil Rights department, Lively’s legal complaint also lists accusations of retaliation, negligence, breach of contract, and intentional infliction of emotional distress among other claims. —

Harrison Richlin, IndieWire, 21 Dec. 2024 The family is suing Danzer for fraud as well as for medical battery and infliction of emotional distress. —

Noah Goldberg, Los Angeles Times, 19 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for infliction