Refine this word faster

Stronger alternatives Opposite tone Use in context Cross-language nuance

Infliction

//ɪnˈflɪkʃən// noun

Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    The act of inflicting or something inflicted; an imposition.

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

  2. 2
    an act causing pain or damage wordnet
  3. 3
    the act of imposing something (as a tax or an embargo) wordnet
  4. 4
    something or someone that causes trouble; a source of unhappiness wordnet

Etymology

Borrowed, perhaps via French, from Latin īnflīctiōnem.

See also for "infliction"

Synonyms Antonyms Rhymes Sentences Translate Word Type Pronunciation Word Forms

Next best steps

Find stronger synonymsSee usage examplesCheck pronunciation

Mini challenge

Unscramble this word: infliction