injury

noun in·ju·ry \ˈinj-rē, ˈin-jə-\

: harm or damage : an act or event that causes someone or something to no longer be fully healthy or in good condition

plural in·ju·ries

Full Definition of INJURY

a : an act that damages or hurts : wrong

b : violation of another's rights for which the law allows an action to recover damages

: hurt, damage, or loss sustained

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Origin of INJURY

Middle English injurie, from Anglo-French, Latin injuria, from injurus injurious, from in- + jur-, jus right — more at just

First Known Use: 14th century

Related to INJURY

Synonyms: affliction, damage, detriment, harm, hurt

Antonyms: equitableness, equity, fairness, justice

Synonym Discussion of INJURY

injustice, injury, wrong, grievance mean an act that inflicts undeserved hurt. injustice applies to any act that involves unfairness to another or violation of one's rights <the injustices suffered by the lower classes>. injury applies in law specifically to an injustice for which one may sue to recover compensation <libel constitutes a legal injury>. wrong applies also in law to any act punishable according to the criminal code; it may apply more generally to any flagrant injustice <determined to right society's wrongs>. grievance applies to a circumstance or condition that constitutes an injustice to the sufferer and gives just ground for complaint <a list of employee grievances>.