Injure
Injure verb - To reduce the soundness, effectiveness, or perfection of.
Usage example: the agent's treachery has injured our national security for years to come
Repair
Repair verb - To put into good shape or working order again.
Usage example: having trouble finding someone who repairs audio components
Common collocations
Both words in one sentence
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Isabelle Tyler of The 4400, while in her mother's womb, managed to injure Jordan Collier in such a way that healer Shawn Farrell was never able to completely repair.
Source: Fetus Terrible
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