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

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The former heavyweight champion was taken to hospital with injuries after the crash and was discharged on Wednesday.

From BBC

Different tournaments playing with different balls - leading to changes in weight and pace - has been cited as a source of increased upper body injuries.

From BBC

"Nobody is currently believed to have sustained any life-threatening injuries during the respective incidents," the force added.

From BBC

One negative was his injury record, and in his first season he missed 17 games with knee and ankle problems.

From BBC

The tourists will make at least one change to the XI that played in Melbourne after pace bowler Gus Atkinson was ruled out because of a hamstring injury.

From BBC

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