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Injure Definition & Meaning

injure
verb
  1. cause injuries or bodily harm to
  2. hurt the feelings of; "She hurt me when she did not include me among her guests"; "This remark really bruised my ego"
  3. cause damage or affect negatively; "Our business was hurt by the new competition"

"Injure" in song lyrics

See how injure is used in real songs:

  • "Ninja, talk slick, money out his injure"
    Ace & MoeRoc — Arch Nemesis
  • "Hit him in the vital pressure points that injure"
    Aceyalone — Bigger They Come
  • "sittin at the bar ventures force injure"
    Blackalicious — Clockwork

Usage tips for "injure"

Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "injure" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for injure to find words that pair well.

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Frequently asked questions

What does injure mean?
cause injuries or bodily harm to hurt the feelings of; "She hurt me when she did not include me among her guests"; "This remark really bruised my ego" cause damage or affect negatively; "Our business was hurt by the new competition"
What part of speech is injure?
Injure is a verb.
How many definitions does injure have?
Injure has 3 definitions across 1 part of speech (verb).

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