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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The researchers also tested whether the treatment could help after traumatic knee injuries.

From Science Daily ● Oct. 6, 2026

About 50% of people who experience these injuries go on to develop osteoarthritis in the affected joint within approximately 15 years.

From Science Daily ● Oct. 6, 2026

As Hill continues to recover from the injuries, his agent, Drew Rosenhaus has indicated that he could be ready to play in November.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 5, 2026

The extended international break might have been brought in with player welfare in mind, but the reality is that a number of players will return to their clubs with injuries.

From BBC ● Oct. 5, 2026

Captain Fitzpatrick grabbed a rope and swung down through the fire to the main roof below, where he lay with a fractured leg and internal injuries, half his huge mustache burned away.

From "The Devil in the White City" by Erik Larson