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injure Synonyms

Another word for injure

Choosing another word for injure depends on context, so the 16 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 3 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• verb (Context 1)

To cause physical harm or damage to a living being or a part of the body.

Usage Example

"The gymnast had to withdraw from the tournament after she managed to hurt her ankle during warm-ups."

Strongest
hurt
wound
harm
Strong
maim
bruise
Weak
disable

• verb (Context 2)

To impair, damage, or diminish something intangible, such as a person's reputation, pride, or interests.

Usage Example

"Spreading unfounded rumors can severely damage a professional's standing in the community."

Strongest
damage
harm
Strong
impair
mar
tarnish
undermine

• verb (Context 3)

To do wrong or injustice to someone.

Usage Example

"He felt deeply aggrieved by those who had sought to wrong him through unfair business practices."

Strongest
wrong
Strong
mistreat
maltreat
abuse
offend

Opposites of injure

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

heal
cure
restore
enhance
mend
benefit
aid
bolster
See all opposites of injure

• Nearby Words

injector
injudiciously
injunction
injure
injured
injurer
injurious

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