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wrench vs injure

injure vs wrench

wrench is a noun but injure is not a noun.

wrench and injure both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
wrench Yes No Yes No
injure No No Yes No
As verbs, injure is a hypernym of wrench; that is, injure is a word with a broader meaning than wrench:
  • wrench: twist suddenly so as to sprain
  • injure: cause injuries or bodily harm to
Other hypernyms of wrench include wound.
wrench (noun) injure (noun)
a hand tool that is used to hold or twist a nut or bolt
a jerky pulling movement
a sharp strain on muscles or ligaments
wrench (verb) injure (verb)
twist suddenly so as to sprain cause injuries or bodily harm to
twist or pull violently or suddenly, especially so as to remove (something) from that to which it is attached or from where it originates cause damage or affect negatively
twist and compress, as if in pain or anguish hurt the feelings of
make a sudden twisting motion
Difference between wrench and injure

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