injury
4 ENTRIES FOUND:
plural
injuries
plural
injuries
Britannica Dictionary definition of INJURY
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harm or damage
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an act or event that causes someone or something to no longer be fully healthy or in good condition
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Hikers need to take sensible precautions to prevent injury.
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She's concerned about the risk of injury to her reputation.
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The team has been weakened by illness and injury.
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Careless use of these tools can cause serious bodily injury.
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She survived the accident without injury.
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an athlete who is injury-prone [=an athlete who is frequently injured]
[count]
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She fell and suffered an injury to her arm.
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His athletic career has been slowed by injuries.
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minor/serious/severe injuries
add insult to injury
do yourself an injury
chiefly British
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to hurt yourself
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to become injured because of your own actions
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If you keep on lifting those heavy weights, you'll do yourself an injury.
