injures; injured; injuring
: to harm or damage (someone or something)
She fell and injured herself.
She fell and slightly injured her arm.
The criticism injured [=wounded] his pride.
The scandal has injured [=tarnished] her reputation.
Several people were badly/seriously/critically injured in the accident.
He believes that the tax will injure [=hurt] small businesses.
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“Injure.” Merriam-Webster.com Simple Definition, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/simple/injure. Accessed 17 Apr. 2026.
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