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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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A knee injury in pre-season ruined his chance of an early impact and then a joint infection kept him out until the final few games.

From BBC • Apr. 2, 2026

He had surgery on an ankle injury that included a fibula fracture, sustained following a challenge by Micky van de Ven as he scored against Spurs in a 2-1 win on 20 December.

From BBC • Apr. 2, 2026

If Kane suffered an injury before or during the World Cup, the drop-off in quality and international pedigree is alarming.

From BBC • Apr. 1, 2026

One of her regulars, Max Auth, got into EMS training after an ankle injury kept him from pole dancing, his preferred form of exercise.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 1, 2026

Fortuitously, no injury was sustained by either the four-footed or two-footed victims of the misadventure.

From "The Teacher’s Funeral" by Richard Peck

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.