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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He was part of the Brazil squad that retained the trophy four years later, but missed most of the tournament through injury after scoring in the opening game - only later receiving a winners' medal.

From BBC • Jun. 11, 2026

The years before his next World Cup in 2002 were blighted by a serious knee injury, Ronaldo barely featuring for Inter Milan or Brazil and his inclusion at the tournament in doubt.

From BBC • Jun. 11, 2026

Serena Williams' doubles campaign at Queen's has been curtailed as her playing partner Victoria Mboko has withdrawn with a left knee injury.

From BBC • Jun. 11, 2026

Richards’ ankle was so swollen after the injury that he had to use crutches.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026

When Sophie Scholl’s boyfriend, Fritz Hartnagel, heard of Sophie’s arrest, he discharged himself from a military hospital, where he was recuperating from a war injury.

From "Hitler Youth: Growing Up in Hitler's Shadow" by Susan Campbell Bartoletti

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