Injury

/ˈɪnd‍ʒəɹi/

/ˈɪndʒɝi/

Injury

any physical damage to part of the body caused by an accident or attack

synonyms : harm

an accident that results in physical damage or hurt

wrongdoing that violates another's rights and is unjustly inflicted

an act that causes someone or something to receive physical damage

a casualty to military personnel resulting from combat

Examples

1. The rugby player suffered an injury during last night's game.

2. That team has so many injuries right now that it's given us the edge on them.

3. The company added insult to injury by not compensating the employees for their overtime work.

4. The doctor examined her neck for any signs of injury.