Injurious

Pronunciation

• GenAm IPA: /ɪnˈdʒʊɹiÉ™s/, /ɪnˈdʒɝiÉ™s/
• RP IPA: /ɪnˈdʒʊəɹɪəs/, /ɪnˈdʒɔːɹɪəs/

Origin

From Anglo-Norman, from Old French enjurius, from Latin eniurosus

Full definition of injurious

Adjective

1. Causing physical harm or injury; harmful.
2. Causing harm to one's reputation; slanderous, libelous, invidious.

Synonyms

• harmful; see also
• slanderous, libelous, defamatory

Derived terms

• injuriously
• injuriousness