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   wound

   /wuːnd/

   noun

   • 1. an injury to living tissue caused by a cut, blow, or other impact, typically one in which the skin is cut or broken: "a knife wound" Similar injurylesioncutgashlacerationtearrentpunctureslashsoregrazescratchscrapeabrasionbruisecontusiontraumatraumatism
   • ▪ an injury to a person's feelings or reputation: "the new crisis has opened old wounds" Similar insultblowslightoffenceaffronthurtharmdamageinjurypainpangachedistressgrieftraumaanguishtormenttorture

   verb

   • 1. inflict a wound on: "the sergeant was seriously wounded" Similar injurehurtdamageharmmaimmutilatedisableincapacitatescarlaceratecutcut to ribbonsgrazescratchgashteartear aparthackrippuncturepiercestabslashinformal:zapplugblastOpposite heal
   • ▪ injure (a person's feelings): "you really wounded his pride when you turned him down" Similar hurthurt the feelings ofscardamageharminjureinsultslightoffendgive offence toaffrontdistressdisturbupsetmake miserabletroublediscomfortgrievesaddenmortifyanguishpainstingcut to the quickshocktraumatizecause suffering totormenttorturecrucifytear to piecesgnaw atOpposite boost

   Word Origin Old Englishwund (noun), wundian (verb), of Germanic origin; related to Dutch wond and German Wunde, of unknown ultimate origin.

   Derivatives

   • 1. woundless adjective

   Scrabble Points: 9

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2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishWOUND | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   Learn the meaning of wound as a noun and a verb, with synonyms, antonyms and examples. Find out how to say wound in different languages, such as Chinese, Spanish, Portuguese and more.

   • English (US)

     WOUND meaning: 1. a damaged area of the body, such as a cut...

   • Wound: Korean Translation

     WOUND translate: “wind”의 과거, 과거 분사형, 상처, 상처를 입히다. Learn more...

   • Wound Spanish Translation

     WOUND translate: herida, herir, pasado simple y participio...

   • Wound: Russian Translation

     WOUND translate: рана , ранить , ранить, причинять боль,...

   • Wound: Catalan Translation

     wound translate: passat i participi passat de “wind”,...

   • Wound: Japanese Translation

     WOUND translate: “wind” の過去形、過去分詞形, けが, 傷, （ナイフや銃で）けがをさせる,...

3. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › woundWound Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   Learn the noun and verb meanings of wound, as well as its synonyms, examples, and etymology. A wound is an injury to the body or feelings, or something resembling a wound in appearance or effect.

4. www.dictionary.com › browse › woundWOUND Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

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   A wound is an injury to the body or a plant, or a hurt to feelings or reputation. Learn more about the noun and verb forms, synonyms, idioms, and word history of wound.

5. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishWOUND definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   A wound is a break in the skin or an organ or part caused by violence or a surgical incision. It can also mean an injury to plant tissue or a hurt to feelings or reputation. See more meanings, synonyms, and examples of wound in different contexts.

6. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › WoundWound - Wikipedia

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   A wound is any disruption of or damage to living tissue, such as skin, mucous membranes, or organs. Wounds can be acute or chronic, open or closed, and can vary in appearance and treatment depending on the cause, severity, and stage of healing.

7. www.thefreedictionary.com › woundWound - definition of wound by The Free Dictionary

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   A wound is an injury to living tissue, especially involving a break in the skin or other external surface. Learn how to use the word wound as a noun or a verb, and see synonyms, antonyms, and related terms.

8. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishwound - Oxford Learner's Dictionaries

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   Learn the meaning of wound as a noun, with pictures, pronunciation and usage notes. Find out how to use wound in different contexts, such as injuries, mental or emotional pain, and idioms.