Injure
Verb
UK
/ˈɪn.dʒər/
US
/ˈɪn.dʒɚ/
Level: Easy - A1 (Beginner)
Definition
To cause physical, mental, emotional harm.
Example
"She injured her hand while cooking."
"The players were careful not to injure each other in the game."
"The harsh words from her friend injured her feelings deeply."
Explanation
Injure means to hurt someone or something physically, mentally, or emotionally. For example, he injured his leg while playing football, the stressful situation injured his confidence, making him doubt himself, or she was emotionally injured when her friend lied to her. You can also injure objects, like when the car was injured in a minor accident. The word is a verb and shows that harm or damage happened, and it is often used in accidents, sports, or fights.