General Verbs Related to Injury

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

She banged her knee against the corner of the table, causing a bruise.

to lose blood from an injury or wound

The paper cut on her finger began to bleed after she accidentally touched it.

to bear the weight or provide physical support for something

The sturdy columns sustain the weight of the roof in the ancient temple.

air that moves quickly or strongly in a current as a result of natural forces

She could hear the wind howling outside her window.

to divide a thing into smaller pieces using a sharp object

I cut the paper with scissors to make a snowflake.

(of fire) to actively make heat and flames by using up things like coal or wood

The campfire slowly began to burn as the logs caught fire.

to separate something into more pieces, often in a sudden way

Be careful not to break the glass when you wash the dishes.

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

The collision with the doorframe caused her arm to bruise.

a sudden, sharp pain or discomfort, often linked to muscle stiffness, commonly occurring in areas like the neck, back, or other parts of the body

Waking up with a neck crick after an uncomfortable night's sleep is common.

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

The car accident unfortunately crippled her, leaving her with a permanent disability.

to forcibly push something against a surface until it breaks or is damaged or disfigured

He accidentally stepped on and crushed the delicate flower in the garden.

to make someone or something weaker or less effective

The ongoing stress is debilitating his mental health.

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

He accidentally dislocated his shoulder while playing basketball.

(of sheep, cows, etc.) to feed on the grass in a field

The sheep were allowed to graze freely in the meadow.

to make something unable to work properly

The power outage incapacitated the entire building, rendering all electronic devices and equipment non-functional.

a thick, sweet substance we make by boiling fruit with sugar and often eat on bread

Can you pass me the jar of raspberry jam, please?

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

The jagged glass shards lacerated his hand when he tried to pick them up.

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

The explosion maimed several individuals, leaving them with severe injuries.

to severely damage or destroy something

The machine malfunctioned and began to mangle the fabric.

to cause severe damage or harm

The accident mutilated his arm, leaving lasting scars.

a drop of salty liquid produced by the eyes

to walk with force and weight

The crowd trampled through the field, leaving deep footprints and broken plants.

to bend an object into a particular shape, such as wire, cloth, etc.

The artist skillfully twisted the metal wire to fashion an intricate jewelry pendant.

a hand tool with a handle and a jaw or jaws designed to grip, turn, or hold objects such as nuts, bolts, or pipes

He used a wrench to tighten the bolts on the bicycle's handlebars.

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

He bumped his head on the low doorway as he entered the room.

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

a crack or break in a bone or other hard substance

A fracture is a medical term used to describe a crack or break in a bone or hard substance.

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

(of a pipe or similar structure) to burst or break apart suddenly

The aging water pipe finally ruptured, causing a water leak in the basement.

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

a burn or injury caused by contact with hot liquid or steam

The toddler suffered a scald from spilling boiling water.

to make small cuts or marks on a surface

The sharp rock accidentally scratched the surface of the car's paint.

a painful infliction caused by a small sharp and pointed organ that some insects have and use to penetrate the prey and inject poison

She felt a sting on her arm after the bee landed on it.

a mark that is left on one's skin after a wound or cut has healed

A scar is a permanent mark on the skin that remains after a wound or injury has healed.

scratch repeatedly

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

He sprained his ankle while playing basketball.

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

The assailant attempted to stab the victim multiple times before fleeing the scene.

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

The accident unfortunately paralyzed his legs, leaving him unable to walk.