Infliction

Pronunciation: /ˌɪnˈflɪkʃən/

Infliction (noun)

  1. The act of causing pain, injury, or suffering to someone.
  2. The act of giving a penalty to a person as a result of a rule or law.
  3. The process of making something unpleasant happen to someone, often over time.

Examples

  • The report warned about the infliction of harm on workers.
  • Careless handling can lead to the infliction of harm.