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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injuries

Suraci said it isn't yet feasible to work backwards and estimate how many deaths, injuries and economic damage the mountain lions have prevented.

From Barron's ● Aug. 5, 2026

The force said two men remain in hospital with injuries not thought to be life threatening or life changing while the other two have been discharged.

From BBC ● Aug. 5, 2026

While e-bikes are lauded for increasing exercise and helping Angelenos get around in a city otherwise built for cars, injuries from e-bike crashes have surged, especially in minors, according to the motion.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 4, 2026

And he doesn’t consider how the best-of-five-set format in men’s tennis looks increasingly tenuous as matches run longer and cause frequent injuries.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 3, 2026

The hospital employed top-notch military surgeons and offered excellent rehabilitation services, geared to handle the most devastating of battlefield injuries.

From "Becoming" by Michelle Obama