Definitions and Examples of harm, injury, disease
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
Physical or mental injury or damage.
Example
The medication caused more harm than good, worsening the patient's condition.
injury
Physical harm or damage to the body, often caused by an accident or violence.
Example
The athlete suffered a severe injury during the game and had to be taken to the hospital.
A disorder or illness that affects the body or mind, often caused by infection or genetic factors.
Example
The doctor diagnosed him with a rare disease that required immediate treatment.
Key Differences: harm vs injury vs disease
- 1Harm refers to physical or mental injury or damage, often caused by external factors.
- 2Injury specifically denotes physical harm or damage to the body, often caused by accidents or violence.
- 3Disease is a medical term that describes a disorder or illness that affects the body or mind, often caused by internal factors such as infection or genetics.
Effective Usage of harm, injury, disease
- 1Medical Context: Use these antonyms in medical contexts to describe different states of health and illness.
- 2Safety Awareness: Incorporate these antonyms in safety training to highlight potential hazards and risks.
- 3Writing and Speaking: Utilize these antonyms in writing and speaking to create contrast and emphasize different states or conditions.
Remember this!
The antonyms of healing are harm, injury, and disease. These words convey different negative states, such as physical or mental injury, illness, or damage. Use these antonyms in medical contexts, safety awareness, writing, and speaking to create contrast and emphasize different states or conditions.
