noun
a stretching or tearing of ligaments, especially in a joint
verb
to wrench or twist the ligaments of (an ankle, wrist, or other joint) violently so as to cause pain and swelling but not dislocation
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The doctor diagnosed her with a sprain in her ankle and recommended rest and ice.
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I think I might have a sprain in my wrist from playing basketball too hard.
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Dude, I totally sprained my ankle trying to do that skateboard trick.
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Her pride took a sprain when she failed the exam she studied so hard for.