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(somewhat rare) Bringing harm or injury to
“And failing that, if I could trip him up during the game and injure him, then he would have to retire hurt and I would be victorious.”
Present participle for to physically assault someone
“Of the four, he is the least likely to physically injure his victims and usually employs minimal to moderate levels of force.”
Present participle for to maltreat or do an injustice to
“In arguing that the just man can injure no one, Socrates has purged the just man of imperfect actions, just as he has freed him from imperfect friends.”
Present participle for to destroy or damage the value or quality of
Present participle for to make hurtful and untrue comments about
Present participle for to make a long, deep cut in
Present participle for to puncture or pierce with a sharp, pointed object
Present participle for to mistreat or do an injustice to
Present participle for to inflict severe physical pain on
Present participle for to wrench or twist, typically a joint or ligament
Present participle for to hurt or injure someone physically, mentally or emotionally
Present participle for to corrupt or pervert the quality or character of someone or something
Present participle for to deliberately hurt, annoy, or offend (someone)
Present participle for to expose to danger or the risk of loss
Present participle for to cause to wither or shrivel due to disease or illness, typically of plants
Present participle for to blame or insult (someone) in strong or violent language
Present participle for to upset or distress someone
Present participle for to beat or physically assault someone as punishment
Present participle for to injure with very hot liquid or steam
(disagree with) Present participle for to have an adverse or sickening effect on
Present participle for to cause physical pain to
Present participle for to hit very hard
Cruel, violent or indecent treatment
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