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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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But Paintsil has also battled injuries that forced him to miss 18 games in 2½ seasons, injuries that have also limited Paintsil’s opportunities with Ghana’s national team.

From Los Angeles Times • May 19, 2026

Interestingly, we've had injuries to key players this season - like McGinn - but that might actually help.

From BBC • May 19, 2026

An unclaimed drone struck an electrical generator on Sunday near the Arab world's first nuclear power plant in Barakah in the emirate of Abu Dhabi, triggering a fire but causing no injuries nor radiation leak.

From Barron's • May 18, 2026

It was unclear the extent of the injuries, but police urged people to avoid the area near a mosque in the Clairemont district.

From Los Angeles Times • May 18, 2026

While the herd crowded around, Roz carefully examined Annabelle’s injuries.

From "The Wild Robot Escapes" by Peter Brown