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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The other minor, a girl, was taken to Antelope Valley Hospital for her injuries and was released.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 25, 2026

"But we are not able to treat the most serious injuries, for example when more than 50 percent of the body is burnt," Boucari Hamadoum said.

From Barron's • Jun. 25, 2026

Vizirenko said he isn’t seeking a medical discharge despite his injuries.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 25, 2026

Other elements play into the potential injuries and deaths, including the quality of the buildings and the time of day the quakes hit.

From BBC • Jun. 25, 2026

In this dream world, her injuries were gone.

From "Throne of Glass" by Sarah J. Maas