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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No injuries had been reported by Friday evening, and there was no immediate indication as to what caused the leak, which was initially reported on Thursday.

From Barron's • May 23, 2026

In a similar way, injuries sustained in youth may eventually contribute to osteoarthritis as aging tissues become less resilient over time.

From Science Daily • May 22, 2026

Porter died Saturday from injuries sustained in a “severe” car crash on April 28, Porter’s bandmate Tony Austin wrote on Instagram.

From Los Angeles Times • May 22, 2026

Adalah, an Israel-based rights group representing the detainees, earlier said there had been "severe, widespread injuries", with at least three people taken to hospital for treatment.

From BBC • May 21, 2026

“I think so. They say there weren’t any injuries, but I can’t say for sure how Mr. Farooqi is doing, because he doesn’t really call me. I’m not ‘Subject One.’”

From "The Smartest Kid in the Universe" by Chris Grabenstein