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Health and Sickness - General Verbs Related to Injury

Here you will learn some general English verbs related to injury such as "maim", "fracture", and "scar".

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to bang
to bang
[Verb]

to accidentally hit or get hit by something that injures or damages a part of one's body

Ex: She banged her hand against the door frame in the dark hallway , causing a small cut .
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to bleed
to bleed
[Verb]

to lose blood from an injury or wound

Ex: Last week , I accidentally cut my finger , and it bled for a while .
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to sustain

to suffer or undergo something irritating, especially an injury, disease, etc.

Ex: She sustained a back injury after lifting the heavy box .
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to wound
to wound
[Verb]

to cause physical harm or injury to someone

Ex: Thorns on certain plants can easily wound gardeners if not handled carefully .
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to cut
to cut
[Verb]

to accidentally wound and hurt yourself or others, especially with a sharp object, causing the skin to break and bleed

Ex: She cut herself on the broken glass while cleaning .
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to burn
to burn
[Verb]

to cause a sensation of discomfort or pain similar to that of being burned by fire

Ex: The spicy food burned his mouth , making it feel like fire .
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to break
to break
[Verb]

to cause a crack and a separation in one of the bones of the body

Ex: She fell and broke her arm while skiing .
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to bruise
to bruise
[Verb]

to make injuries, particularly ones caused by a blow, appear on the skin and cause discoloration

Ex: The collision with the soccer ball bruised his thigh , but he continued playing .
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to crick
to crick
[Verb]

to cause a sudden painful stiffness or spasm in a muscle, typically occurring due to an awkward movement or prolonged position

Ex: The repetitive motion at work will be cricking her wrists if she does n't take breaks .
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to cripple

to inflict severe damage to someone's body so that they are unable to walk or move properly

Ex: The construction worker took precautions to avoid accidents that could cripple him .
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to crush
to crush
[Verb]

to become damaged, broken, or deformed under pressure

Ex: The delicate cookies would crush if not handled with care .
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to debilitate

to make someone or something weaker or less effective

Ex: Malnutrition can debilitate a child 's growth and development , leading to long-term health issues .
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to dislocate

to suddenly cause a bone to move out of its normal position

Ex: The wrestler dislocated his elbow during the match .
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to graze
to graze
[Verb]

to cause injury to the surface of one's skin by rubbing it against something rough

Ex: The tree branch grazed her face as she walked through the dense woods .
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to incapacitate

to injure or weaken someone in a way that one cannot live normally

Ex: The disease incapacitated her joints , causing long-term mobility issues .
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to jam
to jam
[Verb]

to forcefully and suddenly impact or compress a body part, typically causing discomfort, pain, or injury

Ex: If you do n't wear proper protection , you might jam your knee while playing contact sports .
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to lacerate

to tear the skin or flesh, causing deep and often irregular wounds

Ex: The barbed wire fence has the potential to lacerate anyone attempting to climb over .
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to maim
to maim
[Verb]

to cause serious and often permanent injury to a person, typically by disabling a part of their body

Ex: Landmines in conflict zones pose a significant threat , capable of maiming unsuspecting civilians .
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to mangle
to mangle
[Verb]

to severely damage or destroy something

Ex: The lack of proper precautions mangled the fabric in the manufacturing process .
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to mutilate

to cause severe damage or harm

Ex: The soldiers found animals mutilated in the deserted village .
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to tear
to tear
[Verb]

to injure a muscle, etc. by stretching it too much

Ex: She was sidelined for several weeks after tearing her calf muscle during a marathon .
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to trample

to step heavily or crush underfoot with force

Ex: During the protest , the crowd threatened to trample the banners and signs scattered on the ground .
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to twist
to twist
[Verb]

to injure a joint, particularly one's ankle or wrist by turning it in an awkward way

Ex: She slipped on the icy pavement and twisted her wrist as she tried to break her fall .
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to wrench
to wrench
[Verb]

to twist a body part suddenly and cause a sprain

Ex: He stopped running after wrenching his calf .
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to bump
to bump
[Verb]

to accidentally hit a part of one's body against something, especially with great force and in a way that causes injury

Ex: She bumped her foot on the edge of the bed , making her wince .
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to concuss

to forcefully smack someone on the head and make them temporarily unconscious or confused

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to fracture

to cause the bone to break

Ex: A high-impact force , such as a car crash , has the potential to fracture multiple bones .
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to hobble
to hobble
[Verb]

to walk unsteadily or clumsily due to sustaining injuries or physical limitations

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rupture
rupture
[noun]

a severe injury that causes an internal organ or soft tissue to break or tear suddenly

Ex: Severe coughing fits can lead to a lung rupture, resulting in difficulty breathing .
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to scab
to scab
[Verb]

to form a scab, a crust of dry blood that forms over a wound as it recovers

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to scald
to scald
[Verb]

to injure oneself with hot liquid or steam

Ex: The pot of soup tipped over , scalding anyone in its path .
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to scratch

to make small cuts or marks on a surface

Ex: Be careful not to scratch the glass when cleaning it with a rough cloth .
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to sting
to sting
[Verb]

(of an animal or insect) to pierce the skin of another animal or a human, typically injecting poison, either in self-defense or while preying

Ex: If provoked , the scorpion will sting as a means of self-defense .
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to scar
to scar
[Verb]

to leave a mark on the skin after the injured tissue has healed

Ex: The deep wounds from the accident may scar, but they also tell a story of survival .
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to scrape
to scrape
[Verb]

(of skin tissue) to accidentally damage or injure by rubbing against a rough surface or with something sharp and abrasive

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to sprain
to sprain
[Verb]

(of a ligament) to be suddenly twisted, which results in much pain

Ex: He sprains his leg easily because of his weak joints .
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to stab
to stab
[Verb]

to push a knife or other sharp object into someone to injure or kill them

Ex: The criminal stabbed his victim in the chest , causing him severe injuries .
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to paralyze

to cause a person, animal, or part of the body to lose the ability to move or function, usually due to injury or illness

Ex: The disease progressed rapidly , threatening to paralyze the patient 's respiratory system .
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