infliction

• Nom désignant l'action d'imposer quelque chose de pénible, comme un impôt ou une punition, ou de causer de la douleur ou du dommage ; peut aussi désigner une source d'ennuis ou de malheur.

A noun referring to the act of imposing something unpleasant, such as a tax or punishment, or causing pain or damage; it can also refer to a source of trouble or unhappiness.

1. Imposition of somethingB2formal

   The act of imposing something, such as a tax, a penalty, or an embargo.

   Imposition

   • The infliction of heavy taxes led to widespread protests.
   • The government announced the infliction of new trade embargoes.
   • He argued against the infliction of additional penalties.

   Synonymesapplicationenforcementexactionimposition

2. Act of causing pain or damageB2formal

   An act that causes physical or emotional pain, injury, or damage.

   Action d'infliger une souffrance ou un dommage

   • The infliction of pain during interrogation was condemned.
   • The court ruled that the infliction of such injuries was intentional.
   • He was charged with the infliction of grievous bodily harm.

   Synonymesadministrationexactionexecutionimpositionperpetration

3. Source of trouble or unhappinessC1informal

   Something or someone that causes trouble, suffering, or unhappiness.

   source de trouble ou de malheur

   • The constant noise was an infliction she could no longer bear.
   • He regarded his long commute as an infliction on his daily life.
   • The broken air conditioner was a real infliction during the heatwave.

   Synonymesafflictionbanecurseplaguescourgetormenttribulationvisitation