Synonyms for
Injected
Definition
to introduce a substance into a person or animal with a syringe
Synonyms & similar words
Synonyms by register
Formal
Antonyms
Common collocations
- injected into the bloodstream
- injected with a drug
- injected into the vein
- injected into the muscle
- injected into the system
- injected a substance
Word family
Usage note
Primarily used in a medical context for administering medication. Can also be used figuratively to mean introducing something suddenly or forcefully.
Example sentences
- The nurse injected the vaccine into the patient's arm.
- The dentist injected Novocaine into my gums before filling my cavity.
- The vet injected medicine into the dog's paw.
- I don't like needles, so I don't want to be injected with anything.
- The scientist injected dye into the plant to see how it moved through the system.
Quotes
The needle, the needle, full of poison, blessed with many a victim's groan, stayed there long enough to be a symbol for all the fears and horrors of the vaccination age.
I hate needles. I hate getting injected. I hate that stuff.
The federal government has sponsored research that has led to many important medical advances. It has also placed the lives of thousands of people in danger through needless experimentation with dangerous substances...The hazards of such experiments are more than just physical. They undermine confidence in medicine and science and weaken confidence in our government.