injury
noun
in·ju·ry
| \ ˈinj-rē
, ˈin-jə-\
, ˈin-jə-\
plural injuries
Definition of injury
1a
: an act that damages or hurts : wrong
b
: violation of another's rights for which the law allows an action to recover damages
2
: hurt, damage, or loss sustained
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Examples of injury in a Sentence
Hikers need to take sensible precautions to prevent injury.
She's concerned about the risk of injury to her reputation.
The team has been weakened by illness and injury.
Careless use of these tools can cause serious bodily injury.
She survived the accident without injury.
She fell and suffered an injury to her arm.
His athletic career has been slowed by injuries.
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Recent Examples on the Web
Hospital officials said 37 people - including 14 with gunshot wounds - were treated for injuries. — Fox News, "Dayton shooter was 'exploring violent ideologies,' investigators say," 6 Aug. 2019 Hospital officials said 37 people have been treated for injuries, including 14 with gunshot wounds. — Washington Post, "FBI reviewing Ohio shooter’s interest in violent ideology," 6 Aug. 2019 At least 15 people known to have been treated for injuries had been released, according to city officials. — John Seewer, chicagotribune.com, "Hate crime ruled out, but motive remains a mystery in Dayton mass shooting," 5 Aug. 2019 Blaylock and Pearson likely would have gone beyond the four-game limit if not for injuries. — Jeff Potrykus, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, "As the NCAA's new redshirt rule hits its second year, UW coaches are figuring out how best to use it," 5 Aug. 2019 The driver was transported to the hospital for possible injuries. — Houston Chronicle, "Bellaire Police Department weekly report," 5 Aug. 2019 Whaley said at least 27 people were treated for injuries, and at least 15 of those have been released. — John Minchillo, The Denver Post, "Shooter who killed 9 in Ohio is identified as man in his 20s," 4 Aug. 2019 Mayor Nan Whaley said at least 27 more people were treated for injuries, and at least 15 of those have been released. — John Minchillo, Twin Cities, "Police: Ohio gunman who killed 9 was stopped in 30 seconds," 4 Aug. 2019 In addition to the two who were killed, three were taken to the hospital for non-life-threatening injuries. — baltimoresun.com, "2 killed when boat strikes pier on Wicomico River on Eastern Shore," 4 Aug. 2019These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'injury.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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More Definitions for injury
injury
noun
English Language Learners Definition of injury
: harm or damage : an act or event that causes someone or something to no longer be fully healthy or in good condition
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injury
noun
in·ju·ry
| \ ˈin-jə-rē
\
\
plural injuries
Kids Definition of injury
1
: hurt, damage, or loss suffered
She suffered an injury to her arm. These tools can cause injury.
2
: an act that damages or hurts
“I should not like to do him an injury …”— Anna Sewell, Black Beauty
injury
noun
in·ju·ry
| \ ˈinj-(ə-)rē
\
\
plural injuries
Medical Definition of injury
: hurt, damage, or loss sustained
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injury
noun
in·ju·ry
plural injuries
Legal Definition of injury
1
: an act that wrongs or harms another
specifically
: a violation of a legally protected interest (as the physical or mental well-being, property, reputation, or rights of another) for which the law allows an action for legal or equitable relief
2
: hurt, damage, or loss sustained