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injection Synonyms

Another word for injection

Choosing another word for injection depends on context, so the 12 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• noun (Context 1)

The act or process of forcing a liquid, especially a drug or vaccine, into a person's body using a needle and syringe.

Usage Example

"The nurse administered the shot quickly to minimize the child's discomfort."

Strongest
shot
jab
Strong
inoculation
vaccination
immunization
jabs

• noun (Context 2)

The act of introducing a new or different element, such as funds, energy, or ideas, into a situation, system, or organization.

Usage Example

"The struggling startup desperately needed a cash infusion to avoid bankruptcy."

Strongest
infusion
Strong
introduction
insertion
addition
inflow
influx

Opposites of injection

The opposite of injection shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

withdrawal
extraction
removal
outflow
drain
See all opposites of injection

• Nearby Words

initiatrix
inject
injectable
injection
injector
injudiciously
injunction

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Injection. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/injection
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