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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Serena Williams' doubles campaign at Queen's has been curtailed as her playing partner Victoria Mboko has withdrawn with a left knee injury.

From BBC • Jun. 11, 2026

Then the black Mercedes CLC collided with a marked police car, injuring Turnbull, and the driver was arrested initially on suspicion of causing serious injury by dangerous driving.

From BBC • Jun. 11, 2026

Richards’ ankle was so swollen after the injury that he had to use crutches.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026

Serena Williams' doubles campaign at Queen's is in jeopardy after her partner Victoria Mboko suffered a knee injury in her singles match against Karolina Pliskova.

From BBC • Jun. 10, 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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