Injury - definition, pronunciation, transcription
noun
- an accident that results in physical damage or hurt
- a casualty to military personnel resulting from combat (syn: wound)
- an act that causes someone or something to receive physical damage
- wrongdoing that violates another's rights and is unjustly inflicted
Extra examples
Hikers need to take sensible precautions to prevent injury.
She's concerned about the risk of injury to her reputation.
The team has been weakened by illness and injury.
Careless use of these tools can cause serious bodily injury.
She survived the accident without injury.
She fell and suffered an injury to her arm.
His athletic career has been slowed by injuries.
She was taken to hospital with serious head injuries.
He suffered horrific injuries in the attack.
The driver of the truck sustained only minor injuries to his legs and arms.
Luckily she escaped injury.
Beckham has missed several games through injury.
The pilot was treated for suspected internal injuries.
Don't lift that toolbox - you'll do yourself an injury!
He's a lawyer who specializes in personal injury claims.
Word forms
singular: injury
plural: injuries
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