injury
noun [ C or U ]
uk/ˈɪndʒəri/ usplural injuriesphysical harm that is done to someone:
a long period of injury
injury to sb/sth The plaintiff had claimed damages for injury to his health from exposure to asbestos dust.
an injury claim/case
He suffered an injury to his back at work.
harm or damage that is done to a business or its reputation:
The firm filed a lawsuit against the site to prevent serious injury to its reputation.
See also
criminal injury
industrial injury
legal injury
personal injury
repetitive strain injury
work-related injury