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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He scored five goals and provided three assists in Frankfurt's first five Bundesliga games of last season, only for hamstring injuries to limit his involvement through the winter.

From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026

Most of the Iranian missiles were intercepted and there were no reported injuries, the Wall Street Journal reported.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 7, 2026

He dared to write what everyone already knew — that the Fever had instituted a “strategic management plan” to limit Clark’s games in the wake of injuries that cost her most of last season.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 7, 2026

His mother, Lisa Petrie, has called for tougher bail restrictions for those accused of inflicting serious injuries with knives.

From BBC • Jun. 7, 2026

The boy quickly opened a package—quickly despite the injuries and scars on one of his hands.

From "A Place to Belong" by Cynthia Kadohata