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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Over the next year, the lined highways reported significantly fewer crashes and a 37% reduction in fatalities and injuries.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jul. 4, 2026

The commission found that children and young adults, aged 15 to 24, accounted for the largest share of reported injuries.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 3, 2026

Ten other people were still hospitalised after Thursday's crash -- two in critical condition and eight with injuries -- according to the latest update from Mukdahan Hospital, in the northeast of the country.

From Barron's • Jul. 3, 2026

The left-armer, unable to bowl until May because of her back injuries, mixed her pace and conceded only 11 from her three overs.

From BBC • Jul. 2, 2026

That seems simple enough, but it misses out on all the things that crisscrossed it, like the eagles, and the secrets, and Ray’s injuries.

From "A Bird Will Soar" by Alison Green Myers