injury

Pronunciation

• (UK) IPA ^(key): /ˈɪn.dʒə.ri/ or /ˈɪn.dʒri/
• (US) IPA ^(key): /ˈɪn.dʒə.ri/ or /ˈɪn.dʒri/

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Noun

Singular injury

Plural injuries

An injury

1. (countable & uncountable) An injury is when someone or an animal is hurt; when something has caused a person or an animal to be harmed.
   • Synonym: wound

   She suffered serious injuries to her face and chest in the car crash.

2. (uncountable) In law, injury also includes loss of money or bad feelings.

   Our client is suing for injury arising from breach of contract.

Related words

• injure