Synonyms of infliction

Noun

1. imposition, infliction, enforcement

usage: the act of imposing something (as a tax or an embargo)

2. infliction, wrongdoing, wrongful conduct, misconduct, actus reus

usage: an act causing pain or damage

3. annoyance, bother, botheration, pain, infliction, pain in the neck, pain in the ass, negative stimulus

usage: something or someone that causes trouble; a source of unhappiness; "washing dishes was a nuisance before we got a dish washer"; "a bit of a bother"; "he's not a friend, he's an infliction"

Definition and meaning of infliction (Dictionary)