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Synonyms for infliction


Grammar : Noun
Spell : in-flik-shuh n
Phonetic Transcription : ɪnˈflɪk ʃən



Définition of infliction

Origin :
  • 1530s, from Late Latin inflictionem (nominative inflictio) "an inflicting, a striking against," noun of action from past participle stem of Latin infligere (see inflict).
  • noun curse
Example sentences :
  • And then, no infliction that Heaven might now cast upon him could be too heavy.
  • Extract from : « Abbe Mouret's Transgression » by Emile Zola
  • Well, we can only pledge ourselves not to exaggerate the infliction of these evils.
  • Extract from : « One Of Them » by Charles James Lever
  • Instead of rivets there came an invasion, an infliction, a visitation.
  • Extract from : « Heart of Darkness » by Joseph Conrad
  • America is spared the infliction of this notorious "cuckoo."
  • Extract from : « My Studio Neighbors » by William Hamilton Gibson
  • Self-immolation were easy in comparison with the infliction of one pang on her.
  • Extract from : « Evenings at Donaldson Manor » by Maria J. McIntosh
  • Why, too, should they transfer any portion of the infliction to their posterity?
  • Extract from : « Lord George Bentinck » by Benjamin Disraeli
  • Why should they transfer any of the infliction to their posterity?
  • Extract from : « Tancred » by Benjamin Disraeli
  • He suffers twice as much as the child from the infliction of the pain.
  • Extract from : « We Two » by Edna Lyall
  • Which enabled Ida to bear the infliction with some degree of philosophy.
  • Extract from : « That Stick » by Charlotte M. Yonge
  • The sight of suffering does one good; the infliction of suffering does one more good.
  • Extract from : « The Spirit of Lafayette » by James Mott Hallowell

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