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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A Sheriff’s Department spokesperson said the child left in the car was not seriously injured, and court records show Zhang entered into a diversionary plea agreement with L.A.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 13, 2026
Rams coach Sean McVay says he doesn’t anticipate Myles Garrett practicing this week after being eligible to return from injured reserve.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 12, 2026
Dr Gomo was found fatally injured on the street and was treated by paramedics at the scene, but never recovered.
From BBC ● Oct. 12, 2026
The first calls to close Rikers date back to the 1960s, driven by dangers for both inmates and correction officers -- three of whom were injured by an inmate in early September.
From Barron's ● Oct. 12, 2026
In the frosty early mornings or in the heat of the sun, when they were injured, or giving birth to their calves, or when they needed comfort as the Dragon roared, he had been there.
From "Rowan of Rin" by Emily Rodda
