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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Three months later, Pugh filed a lawsuit against Kelly for defamation, intentional infliction of emotional distress and public disclosure of private facts, per court docs obtained by PEOPLE.
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Samantha Stutsman, People.com, 24 July 2025
The woman alleged Sharpe engaged in the intentional infliction of emotional distress and later assaulted her twice, once in October 2024 and in January 2025.
—Jackson Thompson, FOXNews.com, 19 July 2025
In the band's complaint, which has been reviewed by Entertainment Weekly, Navarro accused Farrell of assault and battery, while all three musicians alleged intentional infliction of emotional distress, negligence, breach of fiduciary duty, breach of contract, and indemnity and contribution.
—Wesley Stenzel, EW.com, 17 July 2025
The complaint, filed in Los Angeles County Superior Court and obtained by Rolling Stone, accuses Farrell of assault, battery, intentional infliction of emotional distress, negligence, breach of fiduciary duty, and breach of contract.
—Andy Greene, Rolling Stone, 16 July 2025
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Samantha Stutsman, People.com, 24 July 2025
The woman alleged Sharpe engaged in the intentional infliction of emotional distress and later assaulted her twice, once in October 2024 and in January 2025.
—Jackson Thompson, FOXNews.com, 19 July 2025
In the band's complaint, which has been reviewed by Entertainment Weekly, Navarro accused Farrell of assault and battery, while all three musicians alleged intentional infliction of emotional distress, negligence, breach of fiduciary duty, breach of contract, and indemnity and contribution.
—Wesley Stenzel, EW.com, 17 July 2025
The complaint, filed in Los Angeles County Superior Court and obtained by Rolling Stone, accuses Farrell of assault, battery, intentional infliction of emotional distress, negligence, breach of fiduciary duty, and breach of contract.
—Andy Greene, Rolling Stone, 16 July 2025
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“Infliction.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/infliction. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.
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