Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
injure
verb
/ˈɪn.dʒər/
Definition
To cause physical harm or damage to someone or something.
Examples
- He didn’t mean to injure her during the game.
- The storm might injure the fragile plants in the garden.
- Careless driving can injure not only the driver but also other road users.
Meaning
Injure refers to the act of hurting or inflicting pain on a person or animal, or damaging an object.
Synonyms
- hurt
- wound
- damage
- impaire
- disable
