injuring
v.v. hurting a person or animal, usually by causing physical damage to their body. You use this when someone gets hurt in an accident or a fight.
v. the present participle of 'injure'; refers to the act of causing physical harm or damage to a living being. Often implies accidental or non-fatal trauma to tissue or bone.
He fell off his bike, injuring his left knee.
The storm caused several trees to fall, injuring three people who were walking in the park.
The safety report highlighted several instances of workers injuring themselves due to faulty equipment, prompting an immediate investigation into the factory's maintenance protocols.
Transitive; requires a direct object representing the person or body part being harmed.
He was injuring in the crash.He was injured in the crash.Learners often use the -ing form (active) when they need the -ed form (passive) to describe someone who has received an injury.