Word
wounding
Phoneticswound·ing
US/ˈwundɪŋ/
UK/wˈuːndɪŋ/
Definition
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.
Examples
“The emotional wounding from the argument took years to heal.”
“The report detailed the physical wounding of the soldiers during the border skirmish.”
“In literature, the symbolic wounding of the protagonist often serves as a catalyst for profound internal change and eventual redemption.”
Examples
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.”
Usage
Uncountable when referring to the general act of injuring; countable when referring to specific instances of injury.
Real-World Examples
“The main attack took place on the city's Ramblas, when one of the terrorists rammed a van into people on the crowded avenue for 530 metres, killing 13 people and wounding dozens.” “Reports also indicate that forces of the Yemeni Government carried out nearly 200 strikes on Houthi positions over a 24-hour period, killing and wounding dozens and destroying military equipment and weapons depots.” “A separate air strike hit an apartment in the Nuseirat refugee camp in central Gaza, wounding several people, medics said.” Scan code
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