injury

Definition

  • noun: harm or damage
  • noun: an act that damages or hurts
  • synonyms: wrong

Examples

  • Most people were forced to work longer hours each week, and to 'add insult to injury', the company decided not to give pay raises.

  • If you keep on lifting those heavy weights, you'll 'do yourself an injury'.

  • an athlete who is 'injury-prone' [=an athlete who is frequently injured]

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) on human anatomy. - l bet. Makes you a more efficient killer, right? - Correct. Does it hurt when you get shot? I sense injuries. The data could be called pain. John, help me with the light. Will these heal up? - Yes. Good. If you can't pass for human, (..)
    1991 Terminator 2: Judgment Day