/ˈɪndʒə/
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Translation
To hurt the body of a person or an animal, for example in an accident.
Word origin
From Latin iniuria, a wrong or unjust act, from in (not) and ius (right, law).
- Origin
- Latin
- Root
- iniuria
- English cognates
- injury, injustice
Grammar
Verb typeregular (injure, injures, injured)
Examples
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"Injure" is used for real damage to the body, often in sport or accidents.
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"Were injured" is the passive form; the crash hurt them.
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"Injure yourself" means hurt your own body.
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