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wounding

n. C / U
C1 Advanced US //ˈwundɪŋ// UK //wˈuːndɪŋ// wound·ing

n. an injury to a person's body or their feelings. It often describes a deep cut or a serious emotional pain.

n. the act of inflicting physical or emotional injury; the resulting state of being injured. Often used in legal or psychological contexts to describe severe harm.


SIMPLE

The emotional wounding from the argument took years to heal.

CONTEXTUAL

The report detailed the physical wounding of the soldiers during the border skirmish.

COMPLEX

In literature, the symbolic wounding of the protagonist often serves as a catalyst for profound internal change and eventual redemption.

Synonyms
Usage

Uncountable when referring to the general act of injuring; countable when referring to specific instances of injury.

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