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Meaning of the word injured in English

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injured

US /ˈɪn.dʒɚd/
UK /ˈɪn.dʒəd/
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Adjective

harmed, damaged, or impaired

Example:
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The player was injured during the game and had to leave the field.
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He felt deeply injured by her harsh words.
Synonym:
hurt wounded damaged harmed impaired grieved offended insulted wronged aggrieved

Verb

cause harm or damage to (someone or something)

Example:
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He accidentally injured his hand while working.
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The scandal could seriously injure his reputation.
Synonym:
hurt wound damage harm impair grieve offend insult wrong aggrieve
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