verb
injure
To cause physical harm or other damage.
Falls on icy sidewalks can injure pedestrians and cyclists.
Etymology
Latin iniuria meant wrong or injustice. The English verb developed from doing someone a wrong to causing actual harm, particularly physical damage.
More examples
- She injured her shoulder while lifting a heavy box.
- Harsh chemicals can injure the skin.
- False accusations can injure a person's reputation.