verb, intransitive as in strong fondness

Strongest matches

injure, wound, disable, mutilate

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Example Sentences

Example:He was injured in the fall and had a broken arm.

Definition:to harm or hurt (someone or something) in a way that is not temporary or not severe.

From injure

Example:The soldier received a serious wound and was taken to the hospital.

Definition:to make an injury or wound, or to suffer a wound or injury.

From wound

Example:The explosion disabled one of the cars and caused it to crash.

Definition:to make someone unable to use an arm, leg, etc., or to do their work, or to damage a vehicle, machine, etc., in such a way that it cannot be used.

From disable

Example:He threatened to mutilate the thief with a knife.

Definition:to cut, tear, or otherwise damage or disfigure (someone or something) in a way that causes permanent harm.

From mutilate