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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Another passenger, referred to as Jane, escaped from the wreck with injuries.

From BBC • Jul. 8, 2026

The agency said the immigrant was taken to a hospital where he died from his injuries.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jul. 8, 2026

According to the CHP, unsecured loads contribute to thousands of crashes each year, which lead to serious injuries and death.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 7, 2026

Apart from a fracture in her left foot and a few scrapes and bruises, Fabiana suffered no other injuries.

From BBC • Jul. 6, 2026

The power is in the balance: we are our injuries, as much as we are our successes.

From "The Poisonwood Bible" by Barbara Kingsolver