re·in·jure
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reinjured; reinjuring
Definition of reinjure
: 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
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reinjury
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(ˌ)rē-ˈinj-rē
, -ˈin-jə-
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noun,
plural reinjuries
, -ˈin-jə-
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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
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“Reinjure.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/reinjure. Accessed 11 Apr. 2021.
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The first known use of reinjure was in 1862
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