Definition

A person who causes harm or damage to someone or something.

Example

The injurer was held responsible for the accident.

Conversation

Did you hear about that accident at the park yesterday?

Yeah, I heard someone got hurt pretty badly.

I wonder who the injurer was in that situation.

It's hard to say, but I hope everyone recovers soon.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Injurer → It is formed from "injure" (from Latin "injuriare", meaning to harm or wrong) and "-er" (meaning a person who). An injurer is a person who causes harm or injury to another.

Memory Tip

Think of someone who 'harms' ('injure') another person — the '-er' indicates that this person is the one doing the harming.

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