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Synonyms for (noun) sprain

Synonyms: sprain Definition: a painful injury to a joint caused by a sudden wrenching of its ligaments

Hypernyms: wrench, twist, pull Definition: a sharp strain on muscles or ligaments Usage: the wrench to his knee occurred as he fell; he was sidelined with a hamstring pull

Synonyms for (verb) sprain

Synonyms: sprain, rick, wrench, wrick, turn, twist Definition: twist suddenly so as to sprain Usage: wrench one's ankle; The wrestler twisted his shoulder; the hikers sprained their ankles when they fell; I turned my ankle and couldn't walk for several days

Hypernyms: wound, injure Definition: cause injuries or bodily harm to