reinjure

verb

re·​in·​jure (ˌ)rē-ˈin-jər 

reinjured; reinjuring

transitive verb

: to injure (something or someone) again

… his right knee, which was operated on in 1983 and reinjured last month …

—Time Magazine

… has been battling ankle problems and reinjured herself in … Saturday's 89-77 semifinal victory over Kentucky.

—Michelle Voepel

reinjury

(ˌ)rē-ˈinj-rē, 

-ˈin-jə- 

noun

plural reinjuries

Sports-medicine experts we consulted advise wearing a brace when you exercise for six months to reduce the risk of reinjury.

—Consumer Reports

Then again, it's the same ankle that sidelined him for Game 6 … Injuries are bad; reinjuries are often worse.

—Thomas Duffy

Examples of reinjure in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Then, on Sunday, Jones appeared to reinjure his hamstring late in the first half on a big pass play to Emmett Johnson. — Sam Jane, Denver Post, 6 Nov. 2026

Watson, who signed with the Rams as a free agent after winning two Super Bowl titles in four seasons with the Kansas City Chiefs, reinjured his shoulder during last Sunday’s victory over the Chargers at SoFi Stadium. — Assistant Sports Editor, Los Angeles Times, 5 Nov. 2026

The last thing the Bears need is for Williams to hustle back only to reinjure himself and miss more time. — Ryan Canfield Outkick, FOXNews.com, 17 Oct. 2026

The bouncing around proved to be too much for the former soccer player and caused Roy to reinjure his knee. — Erin Jensen, USA Today, 9 Sep. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1862, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for reinjure

• ginger
• injure
• impinger
• infringer