Meaning of the word infliction in English

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infliction

US /ɪnˈflɪk.ʃən/
UK /ɪnˈflɪk.ʃən/

Noun

1.

the action of forcing someone to experience something very unpleasant:

Example:
Physical abuse involves the infliction of physical injury on a child.
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