INJURY


Meaning of INJURY in English

noun

1.

an act or the result of inflicting something that causes loss or pain

we cannot forgive his injury of the painting

his falsehood caused grave injury to his brother's reputation

Synonyms: damage, harm, hurt, mischief, outrage, ruin

Related Word: agony, discomfiture, distress, misery, suffering; pain, pang; detriment, disservice, loss; bad, evil, ill

2.

Synonyms: injustice 2, grievance, wrong

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