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Infliction - Meaning, Definition & English Examples

infliction

/ɪnˈflɪkʃən/ /ɪnˈflɪkʃən/

Definition:

The act of imposing something unpleasant or burdensome on someone or something.

Synonyms:

imposition, affliction, torment, punishment

Part of Speech:

noun

Antonyms:

relief, comfort

Common Collocations:

pain infliction, emotional infliction, deliberate infliction, cruel infliction

Derivatives:

inflict, inflicter, inflictive

Usage Tips:

Use "infliction" to describe the act of causing harm or suffering intentionally or as a consequence.

Common Phrases:

self-infliction, infliction of pain, infliction of suffering

Etymology:

From Latin *inflictio*, meaning "a striking against," from *infligere* ("to strike against").

Examples:

  • 1. The cruel infliction of punishment shocked everyone.
  • 2. She endured the infliction of constant criticism at work.
  • 3. The law prohibits the infliction of unnecessary suffering on animals.
  • 4. His actions resulted in the infliction of severe emotional distress.

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