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Meaning of wounds

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

wounds

Pronunciation:/wuːndz/

noun

Definitions

  1. An injury, such as a cut, stab, or tear, to a (usually external) part of the body.

  2. A hurt to a person's feelings, reputation, prospects, etc.

    Example: It took a long time to get over the wound of that insult.

  3. An injury to a person by which the skin is divided or its continuity broken.

verb

Definitions

  1. To hurt or injure (someone) by cutting, piercing, or tearing the skin.

    Example: The police officer wounded the suspect during the fight that ensued.

  2. To hurt (a person's feelings).

    Example: The actor's pride was wounded when the leading role went to his rival.