Injure: meaning, definitions and examples

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injure

 

[ หˆษชn.dส’ษ™r ]

Verb / Noun
Oxford 3000
Context #1 | Verb

medical

Cause physical harm or damage to someone's body.

Synonyms

damage, harm, hurt, wound

Examples of usage

  • He was badly injured in a car accident.
  • The explosion injured several people.
  • She injured her ankle while hiking.
  • The athlete was injured during the game.
  • The knife could easily injure someone.
  • The broken glass could injure a child playing nearby.
Context #2 | Verb

legal

Commit a crime or offense against (a person or a law).

Synonyms

breach, transgress, violate

Examples of usage

  • He was charged with injuring a police officer.
  • The suspect is accused of injuring property.
Context #3 | Noun

medical

An act that causes someone to be hurt, damaged, or killed.

Synonyms

damage, harm, trauma, wound

Examples of usage

  • The doctor treated the man's injuries.
  • The team suffered several injuries during the match.

Translations

Translations of the word "injure" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น ferir

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคšเฅ‹เคŸ เคชเคนเฅเคเคšเคพเคจเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช verletzen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ melukai

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฟะพั€ะฐะฝะธั‚ะธ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ zraniฤ‡

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅ‚ทใคใ‘ใ‚‹ (kizutsukeru)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท blesser

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ herir

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท yaralamak

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋‹ค์น˜๊ฒŒ ํ•˜๋‹ค (dachige hada)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฌุฑุญ (jarah)

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ zranit

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ poraniลฅ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅ—ไผค (shรฒushฤng)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ poลกkodovati

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ meiรฐa

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะถะฐั€ะฐา›ะฐั‚ั‚ะฐัƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ“แƒแƒ–แƒ˜แƒแƒœแƒ”แƒ‘แƒ (dazianeba)

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ yaralamaq

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ herir

Word origin

The word 'injure' comes from the Latin word 'injurare', which means 'to wrong or injure'. The concept of injury has been present throughout human history, as physical harm or damage has always been a part of life. Injuries can range from minor cuts and bruises to severe trauma. The legal aspect of injuring someone has also been a significant part of society, with laws and consequences established to protect individuals from harm. Overall, the word 'injure' reflects the complex relationship between physical harm, legal responsibility, and human interactions.

See also: injured, injurer, injuring, injury.

Word Frequency Rank

Position #9,051 indicates this is an advanced-level word. While not essential for basic communication, it will enhance your ability to understand and create more nuanced content.