wound
/wuːnd/
Dictionary
noun
- An injury, such as a cut, stab, or tear, to a (usually external) part of the body.
- A hurt to a person's feelings, reputation, prospects, etc.
"It took a long time to get over the wound of that insult."
- An injury to a person by which the skin is divided or its continuity broken.
verb
- To hurt or injure (someone) by cutting, piercing, or tearing the skin.
"The police officer wounded the suspect during the fight that ensued."
- To hurt (a person's feelings).
"The actor's pride was wounded when the leading role went to his rival."
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