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Inject

/ɪnˈdʒɛkt/

To push or pump (something, especially fluids) into a cavity or passage.

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📖 Definitions of "Inject"

verb

1
To push or pump (something, especially fluids) into a cavity or passage.
"The nurse injected a painkilling drug into the veins of my forearm."
2
To introduce (something) suddenly or violently.
"Punk injected a much-needed sense of urgency into the British music scene."
3
To administer an injection to (someone or something), especially of medicine or drugs.
"Now lie back while we inject you with the anesthetic."
4
To take or be administered something by means of injection, especially medicine or drugs.
"It's been a week since I stopped injecting, and I'm still in withdrawal."

🔄 Synonyms of "Inject"

6 synonyms found via WordNet and Google Books.

Word	Definition
shootverb	To launch (forcefully project) a projectile.
interposeverb	(transitive) To insert something (or oneself) between other things.
interjectverb	(transitive) To say as an interruption or aside.
put inverb	(transitive) To place inside.
come inverb	To enter.
throw inverb	(transitive, informal) To add something extra free of charge.

💡 Words with a Similar Meaning to "Inject"

Found via reverse dictionary — words that share a conceptual meaning.

Word	Definition
shootverb	To launch (forcefully project) a projectile.
throw inverb	(transitive, informal) To add something extra free of charge.
interjectverb	(transitive) To say as an interruption or aside.
interposeverb	(transitive) To insert something (or oneself) between other things.
put inverb	(transitive) To place inside.
come inverb	To enter.
injectionnoun	The act of injecting, or something that is injected.
administerverb	(transitive) To manage or supervise the conduct, performance or execution of; to govern or regulate the parameters for the conduct, performance or execution of; to work in an administrative capacity.
breatheverb	(intransitive) To draw air into (inhale), and expel air from (exhale), the lungs in order to extract oxygen and excrete waste gases.
pourverb	(transitive) To cause (liquid, or liquid-like substance) to flow in a stream, either out of a container or into it.
inflateverb	(transitive) To enlarge an object by pushing air (or a gas) into it; to raise or expand abnormally
blowverb	(intransitive) To produce an air current.
pumpverb	A device for moving or compressing a liquid or gas.
channelverb	(transitive) To make or cut a channel or groove in.
insertingnoun	Something inserted or set in, such as lace in garments.
infuseverb	(transitive) To cause to become an element of something; to insert or fill.
throwverb	(transitive) To hurl; to release (an object) with some force from one’s hands, an apparatus, etc. so that it moves rapidly through the air.
insertionnoun	The act of inserting, or something inserted.
castverb	(physical) To move, or be moved, away.
insertverb	(transitive) To put in between or into.