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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Immanuel Feyi-Waboso scored a sensational solo try on his return from injury as Exeter Chiefs beat Munster to reach the Challenge Cup quarter-finals.

From BBC • Apr. 4, 2026

How will Luka Doncic’s injury impact the Lakers over the remainder of the regular season?

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 4, 2026

He already missed four games before the All-Star break with the same injury, but the Lakers withheld expectations on his status for the final five regular-season games.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026

Bradford then lost Phoenix Steinwede with what looked to be a hamstring injury and Jenkins crashed over soon after to send Leeds out of sight.

From BBC • Apr. 3, 2026

Duane was leaning every which way to keep the toboggan upright and to keep himself from injury.

From "The Very, Very Far North" by Dan Bar-el

injury

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