English · Body & Health
injure
/ˈɪndʒər/
[/ˈɪndʒər/]
hurt or harm the body
Intermediateverb
Definition
To cause harm or damage to the body of a person or animal. It often happens in accidents or sports.
Example
He was afraid he might injure his knee again.
He was afraid he might injure his knee again.
Etymology
From Latin 'injuria' (wrong, injustice), from 'in-' (not) and 'jus' (right).
How & Where It’s Used
Common in sports, accidents, and medical reports.