Synonyms for
Injecting
Definition
to introduce a substance into something using a needle or syringe
Synonyms & similar words
Synonyms by register
Informal
Literary
Antonyms
Common collocations
- injecting drugs
- injecting medication
- injecting a substance
- injecting a solution
- injecting a vaccine
- injecting a contrast agent
- injecting a gene
Word family
Usage note
Primarily used in medical contexts for administering substances. Can also refer to illicit drug use, carrying a strong negative connotation.
Example sentences
- The doctor is injecting the flu vaccine into the patient's arm.
- The bee is injecting its stinger into the flower.
- The chef is injecting marinade into the meat to add flavor.
- The scientist is injecting a dye into the cells to observe them under a microscope.
- The athlete is injecting steroids to enhance their performance.
Quotes
'One of the biggest challenges of injecting stem cells into patients is making sure they survive in the body,' said Dr. Joseph Wu.
'I'm a crazy risk taker, so I'm always injecting myself with weird things,' said Tim Ferriss.
'When you're injecting Botox, it's not like you're getting a shot in the arm; it's more like administering a very precise cocktail,' said Heather Locklear.