infliction vs tax

infliction and tax both are nouns.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
infliction	Yes	No	No	No
tax	Yes	No	Yes	No

infliction (noun)	tax (noun)
the act of imposing something (as a tax or an embargo)	charge against a citizen's person or property or activity for the support of government
an act causing pain or damage
something or someone that causes trouble; a source of unhappiness

infliction (verb)	tax (verb)
	make a charge against or accuse
	use to the limit
	levy a tax on
	set or determine the amount of (a payment such as a fine)