Meaning & use
Infliction
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The act of imposing something unpleasant, such as pain, punishment, or suffering, on someone.
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The infliction of the penalty was meant to deter future offenses.
The court examined whether the infliction of emotional distress was intentional.
A note on using this word
Frequently appears in legal contexts, such as "infliction of emotional distress," a recognized legal claim.
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Words with an opposite meaning
reliefalleviation
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