Meaning of injure in English

1. Pronunciation

   /ˈɪndʒər/

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1. Verb

   injure

   Etymology

   late Middle English: back-formation from injury

   Definitions

   1. cause injuries or bodily harm to
2. 2. hurt the feelings of

   Examples

   • « She hurt me when she did not include me among her guests »
   • « This remark really bruised me ego »
3. 3. cause damage or affect negatively

   Examples

   • « Our business was hurt by the new competition »