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Definition injury in British English

injury noun

[countable/uncountable] noun
/ˈɪndʒəri/

▪ horrific, life-threatening, minor, multiple, serious, severe, slight

1

physical damage done to a person or a part of their body

Example

an eye/leg injury

Example

She has recovered from injuries sustained in the accident.

Example

All the passengers in the vehicle escaped injury.

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2

harm done to your reputation, career, or feelings by someone or something

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2.1

a failure to respect your legal rights or property

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Definition injury in British English