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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Under California law, police agencies are generally required to release to the public audio and video recordings of police shootings and other critical incidents involving great bodily injury within 45 days of the incident.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 11, 2026

Because it can respond differently depending on the speed of an impact, it could absorb energy or deform in a controlled way during a collision, helping reduce the risk of injury.

From Science Daily • Jun. 11, 2026

A lingering Achilles tendon injury has led Tuchel to manage his minutes carefully, but he is first choice.

From BBC • Jun. 11, 2026

The extent of Mboko's injury has not yet been confirmed but there are concerns that the world number nine could miss Wimbledon, which starts on 29 June.

From BBC • Jun. 11, 2026

To add insult to injury, she then turned out to be better at counterspy operations than the FBI was.

From "The Woman All Spies Fear" by Amy Butler Greenfield

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