Synonyms of sprain

Antonyms of sprain

Collocations of sprain

ankle sprain
Frequency: 80 %

He suffered an ankle sprain while playing basketball.

muscle sprain
Frequency: 65 %

She experienced a muscle sprain after lifting heavy boxes.

severe sprain
Frequency: 60 %

He was advised to rest for a week due to a severe sprain in his knee.

wrist sprain
Frequency: 50 %

The gymnast had to sit out due to a wrist sprain.

ligament sprain
Frequency: 45 %

The athlete underwent physical therapy for a ligament sprain.

Idiomatic Expressions for sprain

  • Phrase: to put a sprain on someone's plans
    Meaning: to hinder or disrupt someone's plans
    Usage: The unexpected snowstorm put a sprain on our plans for a picnic.