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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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Rodri won the Ballon d'Or in 2024 but missed almost the entirety of last season after sustaining a knee injury and City failed to win a major trophy for the first time in eight years.

From BBC • Apr. 3, 2026

Doncic’s injury left the Lakers backcourt extra shorthanded Thursday as Marcus Smart missed his sixth consecutive game Thursday.

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

Reaves, who missed six weeks with a calf injury this season, has started in 22 consecutive games.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026

The injury to Booth’s leg had caused the tissue to swell up and create a seal that could not be broken without inflicting agony upon the patient and possibly worsening the injury.

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

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.