Definition of wounded
: wounded persons
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First Known Use of wounded
before 12th century
Definition of wounded
: injured, hurt by, or suffering from a wound
- a wounded leg
- wounded feelings
Recent Examples of wounded from the Web
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The wounded man was hospitalized in stable condition.
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The wounded man later showed up at Princeton Baptist Medical Center, and Birmingham police were alerted.
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Neighbors who witnessed the shooting scene in Clinton, Mo. on Tuesday night talk of multiple gunshots, an officer bleeding from his arm and pleadings for their wounded officer inside the house to hang on.
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Video footage from local media showed exchanges of gunfire while a wounded officer was on the pavement, receiving medical attention.
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The other wounded officer was shot in the jaw and is in serious condition after undergoing surgery, a law enforcement source told CBS Los Angeles.
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Deputy Kevin Overstreet arrived on the scene to find a wounded 54-year-old Myron Henson, said Sheriff Todd Entrekin.
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The wounded resident, armed with a weapon of his own, returned fire.
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The wounded dog was alive when found at about 9 p.m. Monday near Happy Valley Road and Seventh Avenue in north Phoenix, police said.
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First Known Use of wounded
14th century
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Definition of wounded for English Language Learners
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: injured by a weapon
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: feeling emotional pain
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