An injury is damage done to a person's or an animal's body.
Four police officers sustained serious injuries in the explosion.
The two other passengers escaped serious injury.
wound1
Synonyms: wound, cut, damage, slash More Synonyms of injury
2. variable noun
If someone suffers injuryto their feelings, they are badly upset by something. If they suffer injuryto their reputation, their reputation is seriously harmed.
[law]
She was awarded £3,500 for injury to her feelings. [+ to]
Synonyms: wrong, abuse, offence, insult More Synonyms of injury
3. to add insult to injury
More Synonyms of injury
injury in British English
(ˈɪndʒərɪ)
nounWord forms: plural-ries
1.
physical damage or hurt
2.
a specific instance of this
a leg injury
3.
harm done to a reputation
4. law
a violation or infringement of another person's rights that causes him or her harm and is actionable at law
5. an obsolete word for insult
Word origin
C14: from Latin injūria injustice, wrong, from injūriōsus acting unfairly, wrongful, from in-1 + jūs right
injury in American English
(ˈɪndʒəri)
nounWord forms: pluralˈinjuries
1.
physical harm or damage to a person, property, etc.
2.
an injurious act
; specif.,
a.
an offense against a person's feelings, dignity, etc.
b.
loss in value inflicted on a business, reputation, etc.
c.
a violation of rights; wrong
3. Obsolete
an insult
Word origin
ME iniurie < L injuria < injurius, wrongful, unjust < in-, not + jus (gen. juris), right, justice: see just1
More idioms containing
injury
add insult to injury
Examples of 'injury' in a sentence
injury
They also tended to a person who suffered a serious arm injury after slipping on ice.
The Sun (2017)
Two colleagues suffered minor injuries as they tried to help him.
The Sun (2016)
Three people in the car suffered minor injuries.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
She was pulled along the road and suffered arm and leg injuries.
The Sun (2016)
Their mother did not suffer any serious injuries.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
The change in law would mean compulsory third-party injury and damage insurance for all vehicles involved in sports.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
Recent wars have led to physical or mental injuries for 83,000 ex-soldiers.
The Sun (2017)
A number of hurdles lie ahead before any claim can succeed, including overcoming the time limit on bringing personal injury claims before the courts.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
The prospect for personal injury lawyers is alarming.
Times, Sunday Times (2013)
There were no reports of new injuries or damage.
The Sun (2010)
The young dad was left with serious facial injuries.
The Sun (2010)
Two other politicians sustained minor injuries trying to put out the flames.
Times, Sunday Times (2014)
To have three players depart for reasons other than physical injury is thought to be unique.
The Sun (2014)
He was carried off on a stretcher with a leg injury.
Times, Sunday Times (2010)
Seek advice from a personal injury lawyer at once.
The Sun (2015)
Police and the fire service reported no damage or injuries.
The Sun (2009)
Shocked pupils saw him lying in the street with serious head injuries.
The Sun (2012)
Two had to be airlifted to hospital while their pals escaped with minor injuries.
The Sun (2010)
They did not look terrified and there was no evidence of physical injury.
Times, Sunday Times (2006)
Lithuanian drivers did not have personal injuries insurance.
Times, Sunday Times (2012)
No injuries or structural damage were reported.
Times, Sunday Times (2011)
He rode the next day not knowing he had serious injury.
Times, Sunday Times (2013)
Two car victims with minor injuries also had to be freed.
The Sun (2011)
The victims show no obvious signs of physical injury.
Times, Sunday Times (2013)
Failure to do this could result in a claim for personal injury or negligence.
Times, Sunday Times (2007)
His girlfriend spent three months in hospital and eight other passengers had spinal injuries and nerve damage.
Times, Sunday Times (2014)
During one particularly bad incident he suffered a leg injury that required him to take time off school.
Times, Sunday Times (2013)
Officers found four males suffering injuries.
The Sun (2011)
Dozens of people suffered head injuries.
The Sun (2013)
But what happens should a batsman in the present Test squad suffer injury?
Times, Sunday Times (2008)
Retired at Wimbledon with a leg injury in second round.
Times, Sunday Times (2011)
In other languages
injury
British English: injury /ˈɪndʒərɪ/ NOUN
An injury is damage done to a person's body.
The passengers escaped serious injury.
American English: injury
Arabic: إِصَابَةٌ
Brazilian Portuguese: ferimento
Chinese: 伤害
Croatian: ozljeda
Czech: zranění
Danish: skade
Dutch: verwonding
European Spanish: lesión
Finnish: vamma vaurio
French: blessure
German: Verletzung
Greek: τραύμα
Italian: lesione
Japanese: 怪我
Korean: 부상 상처
Norwegian: skade
Polish: rana
European Portuguese: ferimento
Romanian: rană
Russian: травма
Latin American Spanish: lesión
Swedish: skada
Thai: ความบาดเจ็บ
Turkish: yara
Ukrainian: травма
Vietnamese: vết thương
All related terms of 'injury'
head injury
an injury to the head
injury list
the people who are unable to participate in a sport as expected , due to illness or injury
injury time
Injury time is the period of time added to the end of a football game because play was stopped during the match when players were injured.
self-injury
the act of deliberately injuring oneself, usually in response to emotional distress
bodily injury
The bodily injury section of a liability insurance policy usually covers hospital bills for the injured parties as well as related expenses such as rehabilitation , medicines, and lost income .
groin injury
any injury to the groin area, esp suffered by a sports player
injury-prone
often sustaining injuries
sports injury
an injury that a person sustains while taking part in sport
injury benefit
money paid to someone who has sustained an injury
injury problem
A problem is a situation that is unsatisfactory and causes difficulties for people.
personal injury
Personal injury is physical harm that is done to or suffered by someone.
whiplash injury
any injury to the neck resulting from a sudden thrusting forwards and snapping back of the unsupported head
accidental injury
bodily injury that has an accidental cause, rather than being caused by a disease process or a longstanding medical condition
hamstring injury
an instance of physical damage to a person's hamstring
industrial injury
an injury sustained by an employee of an industrial company during the course of their work
needlestick injury
an injury that is caused by accidentally pricking the skin with a hypodermic needle
nonaccidental injury
damage, such as a bruise , burn , or fracture , deliberately inflicted on a child or an old person
on-the-job injury
On-the-job injury is bodily harm that is caused while you are doing your job.
add insult to injury
to make a bad situation worse by doing something that upsets or harms someone, after you have already done something bad to them
repetitive strain injury
Repetitive strain injury is the same as → RSI .
disabled list
the people who are unable to participate in a sport as expected , due to illness or injury
industrial injury benefit
money paid to an employee who has been injured or who has developed a disease because of their job , and who is consequently unable to work
personal injury insurance
Personal injury insurance is coverage for treatment of injuries to car accident victims , including loss of work income , accidental death, and funeral expenses .
to add insult to injury
You say to add insult to injury when mentioning an action or fact that makes an unfair or unacceptable situation even worse .
hyperextension-hyperflexion injury
any injury to the neck resulting from a sudden thrusting forwards and snapping back of the unsupported head; whiplash injury
repetitive strain (or stress) injury
an injury causing a condition characterized by sharp pains in the hand, wrist , back, etc. due usually to muscle strain caused by repetitive actions performed as during work or while exercising
Chinese translation of 'injury'
injury
(ˈɪndʒərɪ)
n(c/u)
(= wound) 伤(傷)害 (shānghài) (个(個), gè)
to do o.s. an injury伤(傷)害自己 (shānghài zìjǐ)
to escape without injury安然脱(脫)险(險) (ānrán tuōxiǎn)