Infliction

Quick meaning: Infliction is a noun meaning The act of inflicting or something inflicted; an imposition.

Meaning

The act of inflicting or something inflicted; an imposition.

Example Sentences

The boot, thumbscrews, the shackles, and a contraption called the "warm hose", were only a few of the inflictions being too terrible to mention.

"What an awful infliction for you, Max. You were always such an impulsive, reckless sort of fellow—never quiet. You must miss such a fearful lot."

Word Forms

• inflictions

Synonyms for infliction

Depending on context, synonyms include imposition.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include imposition, perpetration, conclusion, provocation, scourge, cause.

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