godan verb (-ku), transitive verb
Used for twisting or wrenching a joint, such as an ankle or wrist, causing a sprain.
昨日、階段で足を挫いてしまった。
I sprained my ankle on the stairs yesterday.
転んで手首を挫いた。
I fell and twisted my wrist.
godan verb (-ku), transitive verb
Figurative use: to dampen someone's enthusiasm, spirit, or will; to discourage or dishearten. Often used with words like 意気込み, やる気, or 心.
彼の一言が私のやる気を挫いた。
His single remark dampened my motivation.
失敗続きが彼の心を挫いた。
A series of failures crushed his spirit.