1. the act of causing something unpleasant or painful to be suffered
2. something unpleasant that is imposed or caused

Examples

• The infliction of harsh penalties did not deter crime.
• She endured the infliction of constant criticism from her boss.
• The war resulted in the infliction of tremendous suffering on civilians.
• His rude behavior was an infliction on everyone at the party.
• The judge considered the infliction of community service appropriate.
• The disease was a terrible infliction that affected the entire family.
• The infliction of additional taxes angered the citizens.