Infliction Definition

infliction
noun
  1. the act of imposing something (as a tax or an embargo)
  2. an act causing pain or damage
  3. 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"

"Infliction" in song lyrics

See how infliction is used in real songs:

  • "Building barriers for pain infliction"
    Drapht f/ Porsah Lane — Can't Escape
  • "If you want some, come get some, just another hit of infliction"
    Dungeon Masta f/ J.F. Pimp, Struxx Denali — Crak Musik
  • "But I'm guilty like Richard I'm Nixon, sickness infliction"
    Louis Logic — Loud Mouth

Usage tips for "infliction"

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