reinjured; reinjuring

transitive verb

: to injure (something or someone) again
… his right knee, which was operated on in 1983 and reinjured last month … Time Magazine
… has been battling ankle problems and reinjured herself in … Saturday's 89-77 semifinal victory over Kentucky. Michelle Voepel
reinjury noun
plural reinjuries
Sports-medicine experts we consulted advise wearing a brace when you exercise for six months to reduce the risk of reinjury. Consumer Reports
Then again, it's the same ankle that sidelined him for Game 6 … Injuries are bad; reinjuries are often worse. Thomas Duffy

Examples of reinjure in a Sentence

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The Lakers trailed by as many as 20 points in the third quarter to a Grizzlies team playing without its best player guard Ja Morant, who reinjured his right hand in Game 1. Broderick Turner, Los Angeles Times, 20 Apr. 2023 The Knicks cranked up the defensive pressure but will need more offense from Jalen Brunson, RJ Barrett and Julius Randle, who reinjured his ankle in Game 5. Jeff Zillgitt, USA TODAY, 1 May 2023

Word History

First Known Use

1862, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of reinjure was in 1862

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“Reinjure.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/reinjure. Accessed 19 Feb. 2025.

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