Definitions

injury

[in-juh-ree] / ˈɪn dʒə ri /

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 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

boo-boo 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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Doncic suffered the injury in a game against Oklahoma City on April 2.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 13, 2026

The injury could also have an impact on the 27-year-old's involvement in Argentina's World Cup squad.

From BBC • Apr. 13, 2026

The decision was likely made to ensure the trade value of the two-time most valuable player wasn’t diminished by another injury.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 13, 2026

Tottenham captain Cristian Romero is set to miss the rest of the season with the knee injury he sustained in their 1-0 defeat at Sunderland.

From BBC • Apr. 13, 2026

The doctor did not regard it as particularly dangerous or painful, reassuring Booth that he could treat the injury.

From "Chasing Lincoln's Killer" by James L. Swanson

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