injuryin·ju·ry /ˈɪndʒəri/ noun (plural injuries) [countableC, uncountableU]1physical harm to a person, for example in an accidentMr. Lewis was awarded $75,000 as compensation for injuries suffered in the accident.
absence from work due to illness or injury
→ criminal injury → industrial injury → personal injury → repetitive strain injury → work-related injury2when a person or organization is made to suffer in some wayinjury toDonovan claimed he suffered serious injury to his professional and personal reputation.