Synonyms of injury

Antonyms of injury

Collocations of injury

serious injury
Frequency: 80 %

The car accident resulted in serious injury to the driver.

minor injury
Frequency: 70 %

She only suffered a minor injury while playing soccer.

head injury
Frequency: 65 %

The fall resulted in a head injury that required medical attention.

sports injury
Frequency: 60 %

He had to sit out the game due to a sports injury.

work-related injury
Frequency: 45 %

Employees are entitled to compensation for work-related injuries.

Idiomatic Expressions for injury

  • Phrase: rub salt in the wound
    Meaning: to make someone's hurt or shame even worse
    Usage: After losing the game, the coach criticized the team, which just rubbed salt in the wound.