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.

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) And before this battle was over... ...that even a god-king can bleed. You fought well today... ...for a woman. As did you. Maybe if I'm injured, you'll be able to keep up with me. Perhaps I was so far ahead you couldn't see me. More likely offering your backside to the Thespians. (..)
    2006 300
  • (..) - Let go of my cape! Take this one home. And make sure his mom knows what he's been doing. I can help you. You're making a mist... The injured jumper. You sent paramedics? They picked him up. The blast in that building was caused by Bomb Voyage who I caught robbing the vault. (..)
    2004 The Incredibles
  • (..) I wish I could let you just live in your fantasy world. I really do. But you're violent, trained, dangerous. You're the most dangerous patient we have. You've injured orderlies. Guards. Other patients. Two weeks ago you attacked George Noyce. No, no! I am fucking on to you doctor! (..)
    2010 Shutter Island