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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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Injuries to centre-back Nathalie Bjorn, full-back Niamh Charles and striker Aggie Beever-Jones have also proven disruptive.

From BBC • May 12, 2026

Injuries caused by e-bikes are becoming "almost business as usual" in paediatric and adult major trauma centers, says Dr Brian Burns, a trauma specialist at Sydney's Royal North Shore Hospital.

From BBC • Mar. 6, 2026

Injuries have been common for the Lakers this season.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 19, 2026

Injuries have been a key factor as the Lakers struggled for consistency this season.

From Barron's • Feb. 10, 2026

Injuries were being treated, families sleeping on cots, piles of clothing everywhere.

From "Zeitoun" by Dave Eggers