1
as in to damage
to cause bodily damage to
an arrow had wounded the animal, but the vet was able to save it
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2
as in to insult
to cause hurt feelings or deep resentment in
that callous comment really wounded me
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Recent Examples of wound
Jeremy Shapiro, The Atlantic, 10 Sep. 2025
Her words reopened a wound that’s always been there, like bruises after a football game that appear a day later, said Nwagbaraocha, the district staff member.
—David Clarey, jsonline.com, 10 Sep. 2025
Mara H. Gottfried, Twin Cities, 10 Sep. 2025
Officials in northeastern Kharkiv oblast, or region, reported four fatalities and 14 wounded; in neighboring, central Dnipropetrovsk oblast, four individuals lost their lives, with 10 others injured.
—Katya Soldak, Forbes.com, 9 Sep. 2025
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Verb
In virtually any likely end-of-war scenario, Ukraine will remain a hostile, Western-armed neighbor—a permanent sucking wound on Russia’s western flank.
—Jeremy Shapiro, The Atlantic, 10 Sep. 2025
Her words reopened a wound that’s always been there, like bruises after a football game that appear a day later, said Nwagbaraocha, the district staff member.
—David Clarey, jsonline.com, 10 Sep. 2025
Noun
Gooden also shot and wounded Burnsville police Sgt.
—Mara H. Gottfried, Twin Cities, 10 Sep. 2025
Officials in northeastern Kharkiv oblast, or region, reported four fatalities and 14 wounded; in neighboring, central Dnipropetrovsk oblast, four individuals lost their lives, with 10 others injured.
—Katya Soldak, Forbes.com, 9 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for wound
Verb
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Using abrasive cleaner or products with harsh chemicals can damage the beautiful material and lead to a less-than-pretty tub.—
Ashlyn Needham,
Southern Living,
14 Sep. 2025
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But posting on social media leaves a record, and in times of escalating political polarization, those declarations can be seen as damaging to the reputation of an individual or their employer.—
Nino Paoli,
Fortune,
14 Sep. 2025
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Some drivers also insult and demean people with disabilities or refuse reasonable requests such as letting passengers with mobility impairments sit in the front seat.—
Reuters,
CNN Money,
11 Sep. 2025
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These summaries read like a bad high school essay and insult your audience's intelligence.—
Jodie Cook,
Forbes.com,
8 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Petry spent the last two seasons back in Michigan with the Detroit Red Wings, but injuries limited him to 44 games in the 2024-25 season.—
Carol Schram,
Forbes.com,
14 Sep. 2025
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With 15 games remaining, Smith may not have enough time to rehab the injury and return for the end of the regular season.—
Justice delos Santos,
Mercury News,
14 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The severity, healing and availability of Purdy’s toe will depend heavily on which toe is injured and what specific part of the toe got injured.—
Bruce Y. Lee,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
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Almost certainly out this week also is injured receiver Xavier Worthy (shoulder), who provided most of the scant glimmers of hope in the Super Bowl with eight catches for 157 yards and two touchdowns.—
Vahe Gregorian,
Kansas City Star,
11 Sep. 2025
Verb
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When arthritis pain flares up, the area around the offending joint becomes inflamed and slightly acidic.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
10 Sep. 2025
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Unlike the common perception that assault requires hitting or causing injury, the law says even an act meant only to offend, like spitting, can be enough to trigger a charge.—
Tiffani Jackson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
8 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Plus, it’s made of an abrasion-resistant blend of recycled nylon and elastane.—
Katie Jackson,
Travel + Leisure,
14 Sep. 2025
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Tyson, who suffered an arm abrasion in the incident, will be booked once he is released from the hospital, Sanders said.—
Lillian Metzmeier,
Louisville Courier Journal,
2 Sep. 2025
Verb
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But some of his campaign’s reactions to Fetterman’s stroke in May 2022 hurt his chances even more.—
Kimberly Ross,
The Washington Examiner,
12 Sep. 2025
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Lopes is a very tough fighter, but his inability to stay technical will hurt him against the powerful Silva.—
Trent Reinsmith,
Forbes.com,
12 Sep. 2025
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If that fact alone doesn’t outrage you, consider what this disregard of constitutional rights means for you.—
Agustina Vergara Cid,
Oc Register,
5 Sep. 2025
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Arriving in America, Ann and her followers are outraged by their first sight of a slave auction.—
Bilge Ebiri,
Vulture,
4 Sep. 2025
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“Wound.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wound. Accessed 15 Sep. 2025.
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