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

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injuries

However, there have been numerous injuries to players since players joined up with international team-mates.

From BBC ● Oct. 5, 2026

Three crew members suffered injuries and eight were unharmed, Romanian Naval Authority spokesperson Irina Puscasu told AFP.

From Barron's ● Oct. 5, 2026

Falls are the most common cause of traumatic brain injuries for older adults and result in around 43,000 fatalities every year.

From MarketWatch ● Oct. 5, 2026

To minimize arm injuries, Little League instituted age-specific pitch-count caps and mandatory rest periods 20 years ago, but not all travel clubs abide by the rules.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 4, 2026

When combat injuries resulted in death months or years later, service members' names were added to the Wall.

From "Boots on the Ground: America's War in Vietnam" by Elizabeth Partridge