infliction
infliction Lexical Profile
infliction Game Scores & Validity
• noun
The action of imposing something unpleasant, painful, or harmful upon someone or something.
"The legal statute specifically addresses the intentional infliction of emotional distress in workplace disputes."
Something unpleasant, burdensome, or painful that is imposed or must be endured, such as a penalty or hardship.
"The sudden tax increase was viewed by small business owners as an unfair financial infliction."
Word Nuance & Usage
Do not confuse 'infliction' with 'affliction': 'infliction' refers to the active imposition of pain or punishment by an external agent, whereas 'affliction' refers to the resulting state of suffering, distress, or illness.
• Rhymes for infliction
Word Origin & Etymology
Borrowed in the early 16th century from Late Latin inflictionem, a noun of action from Latin infligere ('to strike against or dash upon'), from in- ('upon') and fligere ('to strike').