injure
verb (used with object)
to do or cause harm of any kind to; damage; hurt; impair.
injured
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past participleof injure.past participle
A verb form used in perfect and passive verb constructions and that can also function as a modifier.
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past tense formof injure.past tense
Used to describe completed actions or previous habitual actions.
injureverb (used with object)to do or cause harm of any kind to; damage; hurt; impair. -
a word derived from
injure.
injureverb (used with object)to do or cause harm of any kind to; damage; hurt; impair.
Example Sentences
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The government has reported that at least 215 students and 715 police officers have been injured since the start of the movement.
From Barron's ● Oct. 7, 2026
Radev said Bulgarian sailors had rescued the crew members from the second ship - including two who were injured in a fire on board.
From BBC ● Oct. 6, 2026
The lawsuit details 15 examples dating to 2017 in which injured individuals tell medical attendants a different story than the one the law firm relates in its injury claims against the city.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 6, 2026
“Always keep a safe distance from wildlife and contact your local animal control if you encounter an animal that appears sick, injured, or is behaving unusually.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 6, 2026
But she’s smiling, and there are no signs that she’s injured in any way—Nurse F has looked her over.
From "Popcorn" by Rob Harrell
