26984 words

injure

4 definitions • 8 examples
1
to hurt or cause physical harm to a person or animal:

Examples:

A bomb exploded at the embassy, injuring several people.
She fell and injured her shoulder.
He was badly injured in the crash.
He claimed that working too hard was injuring his health.
2
to hurt a living creature, esp. to cause physical harm to someone:

Examples:

The bus careened out of control, injuring several people.
3
to harm someone or yourself:

Examples:

Part of the roof collapsed, seriously injuring six employees.
be badly/critically/seriously injured The insurance pays out if you have been seriously injured at work.
4
to do damage to a business or its reputation:

Examples:

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