injury

/ɪnˈdʒʊəri/

Definitions

1. noun

a physical harm or damage to the body, typically caused by an accident or violence.

“The athlete suffered a serious injury during the game.”

2. noun

harm or damage to something, especially a relationship or a person’s feelings.

“Her words caused injury to his fragile ego.”

3. verb

to cause physical harm or damage to someone or something.

“The car injury the pedestrian in the accident.”

4. verb

to harm or damage someone’s feelings or relationships.

“His careless words injury her feelings.”

Synonyms

  • damage
  • harm
  • hurt
  • wound

Antonyms

  • healing
  • repair