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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On Monday, a Justice Department internal watchdog announced a review of this controversial tactic, which may have resulted in overdose deaths and/or injuries, which are exactly what the DEA is supposed to prevent.

From Salon ● Aug. 22, 2026

Fourteen people escaped the building, police said, of whom two were seriously injured, two suffered moderate injuries and four suffered minor injuries.

From BBC ● Aug. 21, 2026

A third person whose injuries had yet to be ascertained was in the process of being brought to hospital.

From Barron's ● Aug. 21, 2026

Wrist injuries are a tricky recovery, not to be rushed.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 21, 2026

Both had suffered injuries and needed time to recover.

From "Courage to Soar" by Simone Biles