grievous bodily harm

Severe physical damage

Grievous bodily harm (GBH) is a legal term used to describe serious physical injury inflicted on someone, often resulting in criminal charges: He was charged with grievous bodily harm after the fight.

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assault · aggravated assault · mayhem · kidnapping · murder · rape · poisoning · assassination · injury · homicide · hijacking · manslaughter · violence · trauma · emergency room · fracture · broken bones · laceration

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Opposites
severity of injury

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Not injured

uninjured · unhurt · unscathed · untouched · scratch

bodily state

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Complete physical wellbeing

bodily integrity · robust health · wellness · physical well-being · good health

intent and action toward another

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Restoration of health

medical treatment · gentle touch · first aid · resuscitation · protection

Family

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