injure

• Verb, das bezeichnet, dass jemandem körperlicher Schaden oder eine Verletzung zugefügt wird, sei es einem Menschen, einem Tier oder einem Körperteil.

A verb used to indicate the act of causing physical harm or damage to a person, animal, or part of the body.

1. A2formal

   To cause physical harm or damage to a person, animal, or part of the body.

   Verletzen

   • He injured his leg while playing soccer.
   • The accident injured three people.
   • She injured her back lifting heavy boxes.

   Synonymebreakbruisedamagedisableharmhurtimpairlaceratemaimwound

   Antonymecurehealrepairtreat

2. Damage reputation or feelingsB2formal

   To harm someone's reputation, feelings, or pride.

   Verletzen

   • The scandal injured his reputation in the community.
   • Her harsh words injured his pride deeply.
   • The false accusations injured the company's image.

   Synonymedefamehurtinsultmalignoffendslighttarnishwound

   Antonymecomplimenthonorpraiserespect