How Do You Spell INJURE?

Pronunciation: [ˈɪnd͡ʒə] (IPA)

The word "injure" is spelled with the letters I-N-J-U-R-E. In IPA phonetic transcription, it is /ˈɪndʒər/. The first sound is the short "i" sound as in "sit", followed by the "n" sound, the "j" sound which represents the "zh" sound as in "measure", the short "u" sound as in "up", the "r" sound, and finally the "e" sound which is pronounced as "uh". This word means to cause physical harm or damage to someone or something.

INJURE Meaning and Definition

  1. The verb "injure" refers to the act of causing harm, damage, or physical injury to someone or something. It involves inflicting pain, impairment, or a detrimental effect upon a living being or an object. Injuries can range from minor wounds and bruises to severe harm that affects bodily functions or overall well-being.

    The term "injure" commonly applies to physical harm caused by accidents, violence, or reckless behavior. It can be a result of a direct action, such as a blow, cut, or fracture, which causes pain, bleeding, or other physical impairments. However, it can also refer to indirect or non-physical damage, such as emotional trauma or psychological distress caused by various circumstances.

    In a broader sense, "injure" can extend beyond individuals and include the damaging or detrimental effects on objects, properties, assets, or systems. For instance, machinery, buildings, or vehicles can be injured or harmed through accidents, natural disasters, or misuse.

    Injury can have short-term or long-term consequences depending on its severity and the affected entity. It often requires medical attention, rehabilitation, or repair to restore the pre-injury state. Preventive measures, safety precautions, and responsible behavior play crucial roles in mitigating the risk of injuries.

  2. To wound; to hurt.

    A practical medical dictionary. By Stedman, Thomas Lathrop. Published 1920.

  3. To do a wrong to; to hurt or wound; to damage or impair; to lessen the value of.

    Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.

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Etymology of INJURE

The word "injure" originates from the Latin term "injuriare", which means "to wrong" or "to damage". It is derived from the Latin noun "injuria", meaning "injustice" or "wrong". This term, in turn, comes from the prefix "in-", meaning "not" or "un-", and the noun "jus" or "juris", which means "law" or "right". Therefore, "injure" came to signify an act that violates the law or causes harm.

Similar spelling words for INJURE

Conjugate verb Injure

CONDITIONAL PERFECT

I would have injured
you would have injured
he/she/it would have injured
we would have injured
they would have injured
I would have injure
you would have injure
he/she/it would have injure
we would have injure
they would have injure

CONDITIONAL PERFECT PROGRESSIVE

I would have been injuring
you would have been injuring
he/she/it would have been injuring
we would have been injuring
they would have been injuring

CONDITIONAL PRESENT

I would injure
you would injure
he/she/it would injure
we would injure
they would injure

CONDITIONAL PRESENT PROGRESSIVE

I would be injuring
you would be injuring
he/she/it would be injuring
we would be injuring
they would be injuring

FUTURE

I will injure
you will injure
he/she/it will injure
we will injure
they will injure

FUTURE CONTINUOUS

I will be injuring
you will be injuring
he/she/it will be injuring
we will be injuring
they will be injuring

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have injured
you will have injured
he/she/it will have injured
we will have injured
they will have injured

FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I will have been injuring
you will have been injuring
he/she/it will have been injuring
we will have been injuring
they will have been injuring

IMPERATIVE

you injure
we let´s injure

NONFINITE VERB FORMS

to injure

PAST CONTINUOUS

I was injuring
you were injuring
he/she/it was injuring
we were injuring
they were injuring

PAST PARTICIPLE

injured

PAST PERFECT

I had injured
you had injured
he/she/it had injured
we had injured
they had injured

PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I had been injuring
you had been injuring
he/she/it had been injuring
we had been injuring
they had been injuring

PRESENT

I injure
you injure
he/she/it injures
we injure
they injure

PRESENT CONTINUOUS

I am injuring
you are injuring
he/she/it is injuring
we are injuring
they are injuring

PRESENT PARTICIPLE

injuring

PRESENT PERFECT

I have injured
you have injured
he/she/it has injured
we have injured
they have injured

PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I have been injuring
you have been injuring
he/she/it has been injuring
we have been injuring
they have been injuring

PRESENT SUBJUNCTIVE

he/she/it injure

SIMPLE PAST

I injured
you injured
he/she/it injured
we injured
they injured

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