Easier English Basic Synonyms

injure
to cause pain or damage to someone or to a part of the body
He injured his back playing rugby.
wound
to hurt someone badly by cutting into their flesh
Two of the gang were shot and wounded in the bank robbery. 
쑗
 The
attacker pulled a knife, wounding him on the arm.
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help
noun
Synonyms: help, support, assistance, aid
help
something which makes it easier for you to do something
Do you need any help with moving the furniture? 
쑗
 Her assistant is not
much help in the office – he can’t type or drive.
support
help or encouragement
I’m grateful for the support of friends and family. 
쑗
 We have had no
financial support from the bank.
assistance
help
He asked if he could be of any assistance. 
쑗
 She will need assistance with
her luggage. 
쑗
 He was trying to change the wheel when a truck driver
offered his assistance.
aid
help, especially money, food or other gifts given to people living in
difficult conditions
aid to the earthquake zone 
쑗
 an aid worker
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hesitate
verb
Synonyms: hesitate, pause, stumble, waver
hesitate
to be slow to speak or make a decision
He hesitated for a moment and then said ‘no’. 
쑗
 She’s hesitating about
whether to accept the job.