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    infliction
    /ɪnˈflɪkʃn/

    noun

    • 1. the action of inflicting something unpleasant or painful on someone or something: "the repeated infliction of pain"

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  2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishINFLICTION | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

    Infliction is the action of forcing someone to experience something very unpleasant, such as physical or emotional harm. Learn more about the meaning, usage and pronunciation of infliction with examples from the Cambridge English Corpus.

  3. www.dictionary.com › browse › inflictionINFLICTION Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

    Infliction definition: the act of inflicting. . See examples of INFLICTION used in a sentence.

  4. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › inflictionInfliction Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

    : something (such as punishment or suffering) that is inflicted. Examples of infliction in a Sentence. Recent Examples on the Web Curiel found in Friday’s ruling that the government was liable for false imprisonment, intentional infliction of emotional distress and negligence.

  5. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › inflictionInfliction - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

    Infliction is when you subject someone to a difficult or unpleasant experience. The infliction of pain on a little kid who needs to get a shot is not fun for him or for his parents. The noun infliction is good for talking about imposing something negative on someone.

  6. www.thefreedictionary.com › InflictionInfliction - definition of infliction by The Free Dictionary

    Define infliction. infliction synonyms, infliction pronunciation, infliction translation, English dictionary definition of infliction. impose something painful or unwelcome upon; physical assault Not to be confused with: inflection – an alteration in pitch or tone of the voice; a change in...

  7. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishINFLICT | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

    to force someone to experience something very unpleasant: These new bullets are capable of inflicting massive injuries. (be) inflicted on The suffering inflicted on these children was unimaginable. Synonyms. bring. cause. visit something on/upon someone old use or formal. wreak formal. SMART Vocabulary: related words and phrases.

  8. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishINFLICTION definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

    Infliction is the act of inflicting something, usually punishment or suffering, on someone or something. Learn the word origin, synonyms, collocations and usage examples of infliction from Collins English Dictionary.