Definitions

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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Christian Pulisic joined team workouts for the first time since his calf injury as the U.S. soccer team prepares to close out World Cup group stage.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 25, 2026

Hamilton also elaborated on a remark he had made after his win in Barcelona about having incurred an injury at the track last year.

From BBC • Jun. 25, 2026

It also found different care may have altered the outcome for 260 babies - 155 who died and 105 who suffered serious brain injury due to substandard care - the review team told the BBC.

From BBC • Jun. 25, 2026

The Clippers added frontcourt depth during last season’s draft with Yanic Konan Niederhauser, but the 6-11 center suffered a Lisfranc injury in March and missed the end of the season.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 25, 2026

He looked at the injury but didn't touch it.

From "Ambushed!" by Gail Jarrow

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