injure
5 synonyms and 2 antonyms for injure, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Verb — To physically hurt a person or animal.
Synonyms
Everyday swaps
Common words most readers know — safe in any writing.
Less common
Still standard English, but they carry more weight.
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
Synonyms by Meaning
1. verb
To physically hurt a person or animal.
“She injured her ankle jumping off the wall.”
How to use injure
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
injure yourself
seriously injured
injure a reputation
Etymology
A back-formation from injury, ultimately from Latin iniuria, "wrong, injustice."
Full origin of injure →Frequently asked questions
What does “injure” mean?
The word “injure” means to physically hurt a person or animal. In plain terms, to physically hurt someone, or to damage their reputation, pride, or interests.
How do you pronounce “injure”?
“Injure” is pronounced IHN-juh (/ˈɪn.d͡ʒɚ/ in IPA).
How do you use “injure” in a sentence?
Here is “injure” used in a sentence: “She injured her ankle jumping off the wall.”
What part of speech is “injure”?
“Injure” is a verb.
Where does the word “injure” come from?
The word “injure” comes from Latin. A back-formation from injury, ultimately from Latin iniuria, "wrong, injustice.".
Is “injure” a common word?
“Injure” is an uncommon word in modern English, usually learned at around the A2 level.
How many meanings does “injure” have?
“Injure” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: to physically hurt a person or animal.
