injure

[in-jer] / ˈɪn dʒər /

VERB

hurt, harm

Synonyms

STRONGEST

batter break damage harm hurt maim mutilate torture wound

STRONG

abuse aggrieve blemish blight contort deface deform disfigure distort distress foul grieve impair maltreat mangle mar pain pique prejudice ruin spoil sting tarnish torment total undermine vitiate wax weaken wrong

WEAK

cut up do in draw blood foul up hack up shake up

Antonyms

STRONGEST

aid allow assist cure enable fix heal help improve mend repair strengthen

STRONG

adorn approve beautify clean decorate delight embellish grow ornament please preserve protect respect

Example Sentences

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Besides those killed, another 115 people were injured in the disaster, most of whom remain in hospitals across Switzerland and four other countries.

From Barron's

Regional head Ivan Fedorov called the strike further "proof of a war directed against life" in a post on Telegram, and said all those injured were receiving necessary assistance.

From BBC

Emergency services were called to Pound Lane in Willesden at about 16:00 GMT on Saturday where they found the injured woman.

From BBC

The hospital said nobody had been injured and patients in all affected areas had been evacuated to safe areas of the site.

From BBC

The relative fled Iran years ago after being badly injured at an antiregime protest.

From The Wall Street Journal

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