What is the meaning of injure?

verb

  • Cause injuries or bodily harm to.
  • Hurt the feelings of.
    • usage: "She hurt me when she did not include me among her guests"; "This remark really bruised my ego"
  • Cause damage or affect negatively.
    • usage: "Our business was hurt by the new competition"
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