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Definitions

injure

[in-jer] / ˈɪn dʒər /
VERB
hurt, harm
Synonyms
STRONGEST
batter break damage harm hurt maim mutilate torture wound
STRONG
abuse aggrieve blemish blight contort deface deform disfigure distort distress foul grieve impair maltreat mangle mar pain pique prejudice ruin spoil sting tarnish torment total undermine vitiate wax weaken wrong
WEAK
cut up do in draw blood foul up hack up shake up
Antonyms
STRONGEST
aid allow assist cure enable fix heal help improve mend repair strengthen
STRONG
adorn approve beautify clean decorate delight embellish grow ornament please preserve protect respect

Example Sentences

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The festival is offering a space to do these shows, but also for an audience to have the night out and trust that the show is not going to injure you.”

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 1, 2026

Shahnaz Aman said her family were now "terrified", and her son and his family do not come to Barry as they fear "someone will attack and injure them".

From BBC • Feb. 20, 2026

Zubaydah alleged that London was "vicariously liable" for multiple wrongs against him, including conspiracy to injure, false imprisonment and negligence.

From Barron's • Jan. 12, 2026

Fine particles released by wildfires can injure the heart and lungs, studies have shown.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 17, 2025

It’s not like the opossum can injure me more than I already am.

From "Wayward Creatures" by Dayna Lorentz