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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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Skeletal evidence showed signs of childhood stress, joint wear, and occasional injuries, suggesting physically demanding lifestyles.

From Science Daily • May 19, 2026

On Monday, Friedman said he was confident that the three key pitching injuries would not push him toward the July trade market.

From Los Angeles Times • May 19, 2026

Dodgers general manager Brandon Gomes provided updates on the team’s mounting pitching injuries in what is shaping up to be a tight NL West division race.

From Los Angeles Times • May 19, 2026

Lawrence has been hindered by injuries and Ojomoh does not seem to fit into Borthwick's plans, despite being named man of the match on his home debut against Argentina in November.

From BBC • May 18, 2026

Although the public was told that Roosevelt’s injuries were minor—a slight bruising—in reality, his left leg was severely bruised.

From "Death on the River of Doubt" by Samantha Seiple