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

“We’ve taken some shots this year,” McVay said of the rash of injuries.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 19, 2026

No injuries have been reported and an investigation has begun.

From BBC ● Oct. 19, 2026

"Once again, there was no early warning from our partners," Zelensky said, as he catalogued the damage, deaths and injuries.

From Barron's ● Oct. 19, 2026

They lost four key players because of injuries.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 19, 2026

As a team, we’d been riddled with injuries and struggled to find our rhythm.

From "Proud" by Ibtihaj Muhammad

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