injure

Definition

  • verb: to harm or damage (someone or something)
  • verb: to do an 'injustice' to
  • synonyms: wrong, abuse, sully

Examples

  • Several people were badly/seriously/critically 'injured' in the accident.

  • He believes that the tax will 'injure' [='hurt'] small businesses.

  • The scandal has 'injured' [='tarnished'] her reputation.

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