wound
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1 physical injury (n.) B1 Intermediatean injury to your body, especially one where your skin is cut or broken.
an injury involving a division of the skin or flesh, typically caused by a weapon or impact.
ExampleThe nurse cleaned the wound on his leg and covered it with a bandage.
ExampleThe surgeon examined the abdominal wound to ensure that no vital organs had been compromised by the shrapnel.
UsageOften used with verbs like 'inflict', 'clean', or 'dress'.
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2 emotional hurt (n.) B2 Upper Intermediatea feeling of deep sadness or anger caused by someone's unkind words or actions.
a psychological or emotional trauma; a lasting feeling of distress resulting from a negative experience.
ExampleIt took a long time for the emotional wounds of the divorce to heal.
ExampleThe harsh criticism left a deep wound in his professional pride, affecting his confidence for years to come.
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3 to injure physically (v.) B2 Upper Intermediateto hurt a person or animal by cutting or breaking their skin.
to inflict a physical injury upon a living subject, typically involving a breach of the skin.
ExampleSeveral soldiers were wounded during the battle and taken to the hospital.
ExampleThe suspect was wounded in the shoulder during the pursuit, though the injury was later classified as non-life-threatening.
UsageFrequently used in the passive voice, especially in military or news contexts.
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4 to hurt feelings (v.) B2 Upper Intermediateto say or do something that makes someone feel very upset or offended.
to cause emotional pain or to offend someone's pride or sensibilities.
ExampleShe was deeply wounded by his comments about her appearance.
ExampleHe was visibly wounded by the board's decision to reject his proposal without a formal hearing.
Noun from Middle English wund, from Old English wund, from Proto-Germanic wundō. Verb from Middle English wunden, from Old English wundian, from Proto-Germanic wundōną.
See wind (Etymology 2)