Infliction

usgb/ɪnˈflɪkʃn/
noun

The act of causing pain, suffering, or harm to someone or something.

The infliction of severe penalties was necessary to maintain law and order.
Visual representation of "infliction" - The act of causing pain, suffering, or harm to someone or something.

Often appears as...

  • infliction of pain
  • infliction of harm
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Negative Connotation

Infliction often suggests an intentional or cruel act, used in serious or formal situations.

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The judge condemned the infliction of needless cruelty on animals.
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Legal Context

The term is often used in legal settings to describe the imposition of punishment.

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The law prohibits the infliction of corporal punishment in schools.
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Emotional Suffering

Infliction can describe actions leading to emotional, not just physical, pain.

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Bullying involves the infliction of emotional distress on the victim.
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