injure

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Injure Definition & Meaning

1. To harm or damage someone physically or mentally.

Example: The car accident injured her leg and left her unable to walk for weeks.

2. To cause harm or damage to something.

Example: The storm injured the roof of the house, causing leaks.

3. To offend or insult someone's feelings or reputation.

Example: His harsh words injured her pride and made her feel small.

4. To violate or harm something's integrity or quality.

Example: The chemicals in the cleaning product injured the surface of the countertop.

5. To impede or hinder someone's progress or success.

Example: The lack of funding injured the company's ability to expand and grow.

Examples of the word injure used in sentences.

  • The doctor told him to rest and avoid any activities that could further injure his shoulder.
  • The football player was injured during the game.
  • Be careful with that knife, you could injure yourself.
  • She was rushed to the hospital after getting injured in a car accident.
  • I fell off my bike and injured my knee.
  • The football player was badly injured during the match.
  • The cyclist fell off the bike and injured his arm.
  • We should be careful not to injure ourselves while using sharp-edged tools.
  • The doctor advised the injured patient to take rest for a few days.
  • The accident injured several passengers, and they were taken to the hospital.
  • She injured her ankle while playing basketball.
  • The car accident injured several passengers.
  • The athlete was forced to withdraw from the competition due to a knee injury.
  • He injured his hand while trying to fix the machine.
  • The victim was severely injured in the robbery.
  • The football player was unable to continue the game after injuring his ankle during the second half.
  • The hiker was lucky to only suffer minor injuries after falling in a ravine while on a solo excursion.
  • The fireman was injured during a rescue mission and had to be transported to the nearest hospital.
  • It's important to wear appropriate protective gear to avoid injuring yourself while practicing extreme sports.
  • The company was sued after one of its employees was seriously injured due to a faulty machine.
  • The reckless driver caused a multi-car accident that injured several individuals.
  • The construction worker was fortunate to have only sustained minor injuries after falling from a scaffolding.
  • The restaurant owner was sued after a customer claimed to have been injured by a piece of glass in their food.
  • The hiker had to be airlifted out of the remote forested area after injuring his leg on a rocky terrain.
  • The athlete had to withdraw from the competition after injuring her ankle during practice.
  • The hiker's careless behaviour led to him slipping on a rock and injuring his ankle, causing him to abandon his hike early.
  • Despite wearing proper equipment, the athlete still managed to injure his knee during the game.
  • The accident on the highway resulted in multiple vehicles being severely injured and damaged.
  • The company faced legal action after a customer claimed to have been injured by their faulty product.
  • The sharp edge of the kitchen knife accidentally slipped, causing a minor injury to the chef's finger.
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