Pronunciation

/ˈɪnʤəri/

Definitions

• Noun: An instance of harm or damage to living tissue caused by external force, accident, infection, disease, or surgery. For example: “She suffered a serious knee injury during the game.”
• Noun (figurative): Damage or harm to something non-physical, such as reputation or feelings. For example: “The scandal caused a significant injury to his political career.”

Phrases

• “Personal injury”: refers to physical or psychological harm inflicted on a person, often used in legal contexts.
• “Injury time”: additional minutes played in a football match to compensate for time lost due to injuries or other stoppages.
• “On the injured list”: a sports term referring to athletes who are unable to participate due to injury.

Example Sentences

• Noun (physical injury): “After the fall, he had to receive medical treatment for multiple injuries.”
• Noun (figurative): “Her words were like a sharp knife, inflicting deep emotional injury.”

Synonyms

• Wound
• Harm
• Hurt
• Damage
• Trauma
• Bruise
• Cut
• Sprain
• Fracture
• Ailment
• Affliction (for figurative use)