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- [in-juh-ree]
- /ˈɪn dʒə ri/
- /ˈɪndʒəri/
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- [in-juh-ree]
- /ˈɪn dʒə ri/
Definitions of injury word
- noun plural injury harm or damage that is done or sustained: to escape without injury. 1
- noun plural injury a particular form or instance of harm: an injury to one's shoulder; an injury to one's pride. 1
- noun plural injury wrong or injustice done or suffered. 1
- noun plural injury Law. any wrong or violation of the rights, property, reputation, etc., of another for which legal action to recover damages may be made. 1
- noun plural injury Obsolete. injurious speech; calumny. 1
- noun injury An instance of being injured. 1
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Origin of injury
First appearance:
before 1350 One of the 20% oldest English words
1350-1400; Middle English injurie < Latin injūria unlawful conduct, injustice, equivalent to in- in-3 + jūr-, stem of jūs right, law (see jus, just1) + -ia -ia
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Parts of speech for Injury
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injury popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 94% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for injury
noun injury
- shock — a thick, bushy mass, as of hair.
- loss — detriment, disadvantage, or deprivation from failure to keep, have, or get: to bear the loss of a robbery.
- cramp — Cramp is a sudden strong pain caused by a muscle suddenly contracting. You sometimes get cramp in a muscle after you have been making a physical effort over a long period of time.
- cut — If you cut something, you use a knife or a similar tool to divide it into pieces, or to mark it or damage it. If you cut a shape or a hole in something, you make the shape or hole by using a knife or similar tool.
- bruise — A bruise is an injury which appears as a purple mark on your body, although the skin is not broken.
Antonyms for injury
noun injury
- praise — the act of expressing approval or admiration; commendation; laudation.
- compliment — A compliment is a polite remark that you say to someone to show that you like their appearance, appreciate their qualities, or approve of what they have done.
- flattery — the act of flattering.
- happiness — the quality or state of being happy.
- health — the general condition of the body or mind with reference to soundness and vigor: good health; poor health.
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