infliction

noun

1. (countable, uncountable)The act of inflicting or something inflicted; an imposition.

   “"What an awful infliction for you, Max. You were always such an impulsive, reckless sort of fellow—never quiet. You must miss such a fearful lot."”

   “The boot, thumbscrews, the shackles, and a contraption called the "warm hose", were only a few of the inflictions being too terrible to mention.”