Showing Results for "injuries"

injuries

NOUN

hurt, harm

Synonyms

STRONGEST

abuse bruise burn cramp cut damage fracture laceration loss scar shock sore sprain suffering swelling trauma wound

STRONG

abrasion affliction affront agony bad bite blemish boo-boo chop deformation detriment discomfiture disservice distress evil gash grievance hemorrhage ill impairment indignity injustice insult lesion libel mischief misery mutilation nick outrage pang ruin scratch slander stab sting twinge wrong

WEAK

ouch

Antonyms

STRONGEST

praise

STRONG

advantage benefit blessing cheer comfort compliment delight flattery goodness happiness health joy kindness morality pleasure profit virtue

WEAK

aid assistance favor good right

Example Sentences

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Injuries permitting, he will have Lamine Yamal and Nico Williams providing him with plenty of chances.

From BBC • Jun. 3, 2026

Injuries to big-money signings left City without options at full-back early in the season, so Guardiola had to adapt.

From BBC • May 22, 2026

Injuries to offensive tackles Rashawn Slater and Joe Alt sent the line into a tailspin.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 22, 2026

Injuries have been a key factor as the Lakers struggled for consistency this season.

From Barron's • Feb. 10, 2026

Injuries aside, in Aimee’s experience the only girls who continued past level eight were those who wanted to pursue an elite career.

From "Courage to Soar" by Simone Biles