infliction

noun

in·flic·tion in-ˈflik-shən

: the act of inflicting

: something (such as punishment or suffering) that is inflicted

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The John Doe is being represented by powerhouse law firm Quinn Emanuel and is suing for civil extortion and infliction of emotional distress. —

Cheyenne Roundtree, Rolling Stone, 18 Nov. 2024 The lawsuit, which names Santa Margarita Catholic High School and the Roman Catholic bishop of Orange, alleges negligence and intentional infliction of emotional distress. —

Hannah Fry, Los Angeles Times, 30 Oct. 2024 The documents — filed in Mecklenburg County Superior Court on Friday, Oct. 25 — stated the plaintiff is seeking damages on various grounds, including battery, civil conspiracy and intentional infliction of emotional distress. —

Becca Longmire, People.com, 30 Oct. 2024 In August 2023, a judge ruled Giuliani was liable for defamation, civil conspiracy and intentional infliction of emotional distress. —

Sareen Habeshian, Axios, 24 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for infliction