Definitions

injury

[in-juh-ree] / ˈɪn dʒə ri /

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 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

boo-boo 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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Injury reports must be sent to the state’s Veterinary Medical Board.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 9, 2026

In late May, an MSO backed by private-equity firm Uplift Investors announced a deal with Hughes & Coleman Injury Lawyers, following one with a Louisiana personal-injury firm earlier this year.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 1, 2026

Injury and death rates did not rise during the week to month after payments were distributed, which usually occurs in the fall.

From Science Daily • Feb. 16, 2026

Injury concerns remain, but he only played 60 minutes at Wolves and Chelsea don't play a league game for 11 days after the Leeds match.

From BBC • Feb. 10, 2026

He is so far from a litigious Man, that he was always more ready to stifle the Remembrance of an Injury than to resent it.

From The Life of Mr. Richard Savage Who was Condemn'd with Mr. James Gregory, the last Sessions at the Old Baily, for the Murder of Mr. James Sinclair, at Robinson's Coffee-house at Charing-Cross. by Anonymous

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