Synonyms for

Injuries

Verb / ˈɪndʒɜ:i:z / Another word for injuries — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Physical harm or damage to someone's body caused by an accident or an attack.

Synonyms & similar words

harm accidentalinjury injury wound trauma hurt combatinjury harm damage wound trauma bruise cut fracture sprain strain disability impairment hurt pain soreness aches break scratch laceration contusion lesion

Synonyms by register

Formal

trauma lesions impairments afflictions

Informal

boo-boos ouchies dings mishaps

Literary

wounds scars afflictions

Antonyms

health well-being recovery healing soundness wholeness

Common collocations

  • minor injuries
  • serious injuries
  • severe injuries
  • prevent injuries
  • treat injuries
  • career-ending injuries
  • head injuries
  • multiple injuries

Word family

noun injury
verb injure
adjective injurious

Usage note

While 'injuries' refers to physical harm, it can also be used metaphorically for damage to reputation or relationships. 'Injure' is the verb form.

Example sentences

  1. He had to be taken to the hospital for his injuries.
  2. The athlete suffered a career-ending injury.
  3. The accident caused significant injuries to both drivers.
  4. The soccer player was out for the season due to an injury.
  5. She needed surgery to repair the injury to her knee.

Quotes

  • Sports teaches you character, it teaches you to play by the rules, it teaches you to know what it feels like to win and lose-it teaches you about life. - Billie Jean King
  • Sports do not build character. They reveal it. - Heywood Broun
  • The only way to prove that you're a good sport is to lose. - Ernie Banks

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