Synonyms for

Injuring

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

Definition

to cause physical harm or damage to someone or something

Synonyms & similar words

spite offend wound hurt bruise injure hurting harming maiming damaging wounding traumatizing impairing disabling crippling mangling mauling lacerating cutting bruising beating assaulting attacking aggravating hitting punching

Synonyms by register

Formal

harming damaging impairing debilitating

Informal

hurting busting up wrecking messing up

Literary

wounding marring afflicting

Antonyms

healing mending restoring aiding helping benefiting improving

Common collocations

  • injuring oneself
  • injuring an opponent
  • injuring a limb
  • injuring a reputation
  • injuring the environment
  • injuring the economy
  • injuring a player

Word family

noun injury
verb injure
adjective injured

Usage note

The word 'injuring' implies causing physical or mental harm or damage. It is often used in contexts of accidents, sports, or conflict.

Example sentences

  1. The broken glass was capable of injuring anyone who stepped on it.
  2. The wrestler's move was so powerful that it ended up injuring his opponent.
  3. The sharp edges of the equipment were capable of injuring the workers if they were not careful.
  4. The bike accident resulted in injuring the rider's leg.
  5. The dog's bite ended up injuring the girl's arm.

Quotes

  • I'm not clumsy, I'm just accident-prone. It's a talent. - Unknown
  • The only thing worse than a broken heart is knowing you would give him the chance to break it again. - Unknown
  • A mistake is only an error, it becomes a mistake when you fail to correct it. - John Lennon

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