Definition of «injure»

To injure means to harm or damage someone or something physically, either by accident or intentionally. It can also refer to causing emotional pain or distress through words or actions. In a legal context, it refers to any harm caused to another person's body, property, feelings or rights that may result in compensation for the injury suffered.

Usage examples

  1. The sharp knife can easily injure someone if not used carefully.
  2. The broken glass on the floor can easily injure someone if stepped on.

Sentences with «injure»

  • Up to 200 thousand people get injured in the American wilderness every year, and it can be difficult to get aid and rescue to those trapped in isolated places. (businessinsider.com)
  • But the reality is that you have the same likelihood of getting injured in warrior two as you would doing a weighted squat. (mindbodygreen.com)
  • Now he is a leading attorney working on behalf of seriously injured people in lawsuits against hospitals, doctors, drug companies, government agencies, and other defendants. (trialguideslive.com)
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