Wounding

verb

Word Frequency: 1.1

Definitions

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

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

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

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

3.nounThe act of inflicting a wound.

4.nounAn instance of being wounded.

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