What does injurious mean?
Injurious means Causing physical harm or injury; harmful, hurtful..
Injurious
/ɪnˈdʒʊə.ɹɪ.əs/ · adjective
Meaning
Causing physical harm or injury; harmful, hurtful..
Definitions by Sense
- Causing physical harm or injury; harmful, hurtful.
- Causing harm to one's reputation; invidious, defamatory, libelous, slanderous.
Example Sentences
This injurious explanation dethroned the remainder of Bunson's dignity entirely.
Synonyms for injurious
Antonyms for injurious
Related Words
Word Forms
- more injurious
- most injurious
Usage Notes
Choose a synonym only when it preserves the intended meaning, tone, and grammar of the full sentence.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for injurious?
Common synonyms include scathel, harmful, hurtful, defamatory.
What is the opposite of injurious?
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
How do you use injurious in a sentence?
This injurious explanation dethroned the remainder of Bunson's dignity entirely.
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