infliction
noun
in·flic·tion
in-ˈflik-shən 
1
: the act of inflicting
2
: something (such as punishment or suffering) that is inflicted
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Removing First Amendment violations, conspiracy, deceit, false light and retaliation leaves the new complaint with allegations of defamation per se by libel and slander, intentional infliction of emotional distress and defamation per quad by libel.
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Isha Trivedi, The Mercury News, 23 Jan. 2025
In the lawsuit obtained by our sister site Variety, the R&B singer accuses the show’s producers (including Warner Bros. and Ample Entertainment) of libel and intentional infliction of emotional distress through defamatory claims made against him.
—Nick Caruso, TVLine, 22 Jan. 2025
The couple from Arizona are seeking damages over $75,000 from American Airlines for false imprisonment, intentional infliction of emotional distress, and negligent hiring, according to the suit.
—Shambhavi Rimal, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 21 Jan. 2025
The provision limits criminal but not civil inflictions.
—William Baldwin, Forbes, 11 Jan. 2025
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Isha Trivedi, The Mercury News, 23 Jan. 2025
In the lawsuit obtained by our sister site Variety, the R&B singer accuses the show’s producers (including Warner Bros. and Ample Entertainment) of libel and intentional infliction of emotional distress through defamatory claims made against him.
—Nick Caruso, TVLine, 22 Jan. 2025
The couple from Arizona are seeking damages over $75,000 from American Airlines for false imprisonment, intentional infliction of emotional distress, and negligent hiring, according to the suit.
—Shambhavi Rimal, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 21 Jan. 2025
The provision limits criminal but not civil inflictions.
—William Baldwin, Forbes, 11 Jan. 2025
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“Infliction.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/infliction. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.
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