
Injure
Physical Harm
Used when talking about bodily harm, whether minor or severe.

He injured his leg during the hike.
Accident Emphasis
Often paired with 'accidentally' to stress unintended physical harm.

She accidentally injured her hand with the knife.
Severity Context
Can describe varying levels of physical harm; context clarifies seriousness.

The boxer was injured in the first round but continued to fight.
Compare with
CrippleDamageDebilitateHarmHurtImpairMaimWound
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