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 Wisconsin and Massachusetts suits list the same claims, and assault, battery, intentional infliction of emotional distress and negligent infliction of extreme emotional distress against Gaiman.
—
John Annese, New York Daily News, 3 Feb. 2025
August 20, 2021: The videographer whom Warner allegedly spit and blew snot on reportedly files a civil lawsuit over the 2019 incident, alleging assault, battery, and intentional infliction of emotional distress.
—Jennifer Zhan, Vulture, 24 Jan. 2025
Brooks' lawsuit accuses the woman of defamation, intentional infliction of emotional distress and false light invasion of privacy.
—Audrey Gibbs, The Tennessean, 4 Oct. 2024
Removing First Amendment violations, conspiracy, deceit, false light and retaliation leaves the new complaint with allegations of defamation per se by libel and slander, intentional infliction of emotional distress and defamation per quad by libel.
—Isha Trivedi, The Mercury News, 23 Jan. 2025
See all Example Sentences for infliction 
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
John Annese, New York Daily News, 3 Feb. 2025
August 20, 2021: The videographer whom Warner allegedly spit and blew snot on reportedly files a civil lawsuit over the 2019 incident, alleging assault, battery, and intentional infliction of emotional distress.
—Jennifer Zhan, Vulture, 24 Jan. 2025
Brooks' lawsuit accuses the woman of defamation, intentional infliction of emotional distress and false light invasion of privacy.
—Audrey Gibbs, The Tennessean, 4 Oct. 2024
Removing First Amendment violations, conspiracy, deceit, false light and retaliation leaves the new complaint with allegations of defamation per se by libel and slander, intentional infliction of emotional distress and defamation per quad by libel.
—Isha Trivedi, The Mercury News, 23 Jan. 2025
See all Example Sentences for infliction
Dictionary Entries Near infliction
Cite this Entry
“Infliction.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/infliction. Accessed 13 Feb. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share