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

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The 30-year-old returned to action at January's Australian Open but has not played an ATP Tour singles match since March because of a knee injury.

From BBC

The team needed to get back to building its defensive fundamentals after so many lineup changes because of injuries.

From Los Angeles Times

She is now back at work after six weeks recovering from her injuries, and still struggles to walk.

From The Wall Street Journal

Arteta said his side have been "surviving" the challenges thrown at them for six months and the injuries to key players are "uniting" the squad.

From BBC

Most affected individuals show elevated levels of cardiac troponin in their blood, a widely used marker of heart muscle injury.

From Science Daily

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