injure (A2)

verb

Pronunciation: /ɪnˈdʒɜːr/

Definition

To cause physical harm or damage to someone or something.

Examples

• He slipped on the ice and injured his back.

• The accident did not injure anyone, thankfully.

• Be careful not to injure yourself while using the sharp knife.

How to Use injure

injure oneself (collocation)

To cause harm to oneself. — "He injured himself while trying to fix the car."

injure sb's feelings (collocation)

To cause emotional pain or offense to someone. — "Don't say that, you might injure her feelings."

Synonyms of injure

Words with a similar meaning to injure:

• hurt
• harm
• wound
• damage

Antonyms of injure

Words with the opposite meaning to injure:

• heal
• repair

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