injury
/ˈɪndʒəri/
noun
- Physical harm or damage to a person's body, usually caused by an accident or attack.
- The car accident caused minor injuries to the passengers.
- She was taken to the hospital with a head injury.
- He suffered a serious leg injury during the soccer game.
- Harm or damage to something that is not a living thing, such as a machine, building, or reputation.
- The storm did significant injury to the roof of the house.
- The false accusation caused injury to his good name.
- Improper use can cause injury to the engine.
- An instance of being treated unfairly or unjustly.
- The employee felt the demotion was an injury to his dignity.
- He considered the insult a personal injury.
- The court awarded damages for the injury to her rights.
verb
- To cause physical harm or damage to someone or something.
- He injured his back while playing basketball.
- Be careful not to injury yourself when lifting heavy boxes.
- The falling branch injured the car's windshield.
- To harm someone's reputation, feelings, or rights.
- The company's actions injured the trust of its customers.
- His harsh words injured her pride.
- The false story injured her chances of getting the job.