reinjures

Damages the same

Reinjures means to injure again, typically the same body part that was previously hurt: She reinjures her knee every time she tries to return to running too soon.

The word implies a setback in recovery, often from resuming activity before fully healing.

mechanism

aggravate

Make more severe

retraumatize · overstrain · overexert · hyperextend · twist · overdo · favor · compensate · overcompensate · reaggravate

setback

relapse

Return to former illness

impediment · deterioration · disappointment · reversal · frustration · discouragement · recurrence · chronic · recurring · persistent

recovery

rehabilitation

Recovery from injury/addiction

rest · healing · treatment · strengthening · reconditioning · comeback · return · clearance · protocol · caution

symptoms

pain

Bodily or emotional distress

tenderness · stiffness · weakness · instability · discomfort · ache · throbbing · sensitivity · limited range · favoring

anatomy

ligament

Connective tissue between bones

  • tendonMuscle-to-bone connector
  • ACLKnee stabilizer abbreviation
  • meniscusCurved liquid surface

rotator cuff · hamstring · groin · labrum · cartilage · muscle · joint · ankle · knee · shoulder

Opposites
healing vs. harming

reinjuresheals

Restores to wellness

cures · mends · repairs · rehabilitates · restores

recurrence vs. initial occurrence

reinjuresinjures

Causes physical harm

protection vs. harm

reinjuresprotects

Defends from threat

safeguards · shields · guards · preserves · spares

Family

reinjure, reinjury, reinjuring, reinjured

Familiarity
Top 500,000
Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Negative · Everyday, not technical · Rated G