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Wounds

/wuːndz/

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

📖 Definitions of "Wounds"

noun
  1. 1

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

  2. 2

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

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

  3. 3

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

verb
  1. 1

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

    "The police officer wounded the suspect during the fight that ensued."

  2. 2

    To hurt (a person's feelings).

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

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