as in damaging
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as in injuring
to cause bodily damage to
an arrow had wounded the animal, but the vet was able to save it
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as in insulting
to cause hurt feelings or deep resentment in
that callous comment really wounded me
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Recent Examples of wounding
Michael Tobin, FOXNews.com, 7 May 2026
Prosecutors in Florida are investigating whether Open AI's Chat GPT helped a Florida State University student accused of killing two people and wounding several others after opening fire on campus last year.
—Megan De Mar, CBS News, 5 May 2026
Authorities in the eastern emirate of Fujairah said one drone sparked a fire at a key oil facility, wounding three Indian nationals.
—Adam Schreck, Twin Cities, 4 May 2026
Twenty-eight National Guard members fired more than 60 rounds at anti-war protesters on the campus of Kent State University, killing four people and wounding nine.
—USA Today, 4 May 2026
In 1970, Ohio National Guardsmen opened fire on student demonstrators during an anti-war protest at Kent State University, killing four students and wounding nine others.
—Chicago Tribune, 4 May 2026
The teen had the gun the shooter used on Monday and is also being charged for shooting and wounding the same victim back in February.
—Kerry Burke, New York Daily News, 2 May 2026
Franqui’s younger brother, also named Edwin Franqui, had been driving a vehicle from which the older Edwin Franqui, the defendant in the case, fired gunshots toward another vehicle, killing its driver and wounding a passenger, court records show.
—Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 30 Apr. 2026
In Odesa, region head Oleh Kiper said Russian forces launched waves of drone attacks on residential buildings and civilian infrastructure in Odesa overnight, wounding 20 people.
—ABC News, 30 Apr. 2026
Verb
Now, he is accused of killing Chicago Police Officer John Bartholomew and gravely wounding another.
—Michael Tobin, FOXNews.com, 7 May 2026
Prosecutors in Florida are investigating whether Open AI's Chat GPT helped a Florida State University student accused of killing two people and wounding several others after opening fire on campus last year.
—Megan De Mar, CBS News, 5 May 2026
Authorities in the eastern emirate of Fujairah said one drone sparked a fire at a key oil facility, wounding three Indian nationals.
—Adam Schreck, Twin Cities, 4 May 2026
Twenty-eight National Guard members fired more than 60 rounds at anti-war protesters on the campus of Kent State University, killing four people and wounding nine.
—USA Today, 4 May 2026
In 1970, Ohio National Guardsmen opened fire on student demonstrators during an anti-war protest at Kent State University, killing four students and wounding nine others.
—Chicago Tribune, 4 May 2026
The teen had the gun the shooter used on Monday and is also being charged for shooting and wounding the same victim back in February.
—Kerry Burke, New York Daily News, 2 May 2026
Franqui’s younger brother, also named Edwin Franqui, had been driving a vehicle from which the older Edwin Franqui, the defendant in the case, fired gunshots toward another vehicle, killing its driver and wounding a passenger, court records show.
—Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 30 Apr. 2026
In Odesa, region head Oleh Kiper said Russian forces launched waves of drone attacks on residential buildings and civilian infrastructure in Odesa overnight, wounding 20 people.
—ABC News, 30 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for wounding
Adjective
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Most of the viewing area is under a level 2/5 risk for severe storms, with large hail being the main threat, along with damaging winds.—
Nelly Carreño,
CBS News,
8 May 2026
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The restrictive conditions, Norman said, could be damaging.—
Grethel Aguila,
Miami Herald,
7 May 2026
Verb
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The impact ignited an engine fire, injuring a dozen passengers.—
Clara Harter,
Los Angeles Times,
13 May 2026
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An 18-year-old woman accused of driving into a home and killing a North Texas mom and her 7-year-old son, and injuring a second child, has been arrested for a second time in connection with the crime.—
Briauna Brown,
CBS News,
12 May 2026
Verb
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Sources said the Frenchman spoke angrily and in insulting terms towards the member of staff, who was acting as an assistant referee on the sidelines of the match and had called him offside.—
Guillermo Rai,
New York Times,
5 May 2026
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Some Chicago Flips Red members have been escorted out of City Council chambers and the county boardroom for violating rules of order — including shouting, interrupting or insulting other speakers or aldermen — and led some to consider or pursue orders of protection.—
A.D. Quig,
Chicago Tribune,
4 May 2026
Adjective
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Two Connecticut State Police troopers have been cleared in connection with a fatal shooting in Bozrah last August after the state Inspector General concluded that the armed woman who was shot was apparently trying to commit suicide by cop.—
Justin Muszynski,
Hartford Courant,
12 May 2026
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The star died in 2009, at age 50, of cardiac arrest due to a fatal dose of propofol and other drugs.—
Chris Murphy,
Vanity Fair,
12 May 2026
Verb
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Baselitz was charged with offending public morality; the case dragged on for two years before being dismissed, but his reputation was cemented.—
News Desk,
Artforum,
1 May 2026
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The image of an officer peering into the empty driver’s seat of the offending vehicle may have been good for a chuckle, but other incidents have been no laughing matter.—
Karen Garcia,
Los Angeles Times,
1 May 2026
Adjective
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Nor did anyone commit an injurious gaffe.—
Dan Walters,
Mercury News,
25 Apr. 2026
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Nor did anyone commit an injurious gaffe.—
Dan Walters,
Oc Register,
23 Apr. 2026
Verb
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On Day 1 of the truce, and in the days since, Israel has stepped up attacks against Hezbollah, an Iranian proxy, in Lebanon, outraging Iran and leading to accusations the terms had been breached.—
Justin Fishel,
ABC News,
10 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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The 28-year-old pleaded guilty to possessing the destructive device, which contained flammable ethanol and a wick designed to ignite when lighted.—
Ruben Vives,
Los Angeles Times,
7 May 2026
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Just wish-casting a world to exist that doesn’t, which is very destructive.—
Lacey Rose,
HollywoodReporter,
6 May 2026
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“Wounding.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wounding. Accessed 13 May. 2026.
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