wound

verb B2 Neutral

Meaning

To wound someone means to cause them physical injury or emotional pain, often resulting from a violent act or harsh words.

💡 A common mistake is to confuse "wound" (verb) with "wound" (noun), which refers to the injury itself.

Example Sentences

Be careful not to wound yourself with that sharp knife .

Did the sharp object wound you during the hike ?

The sharp glass can easily wound someone if not careful .

The soldier was wounded during the battle last night .

Common Phrases

deeply wound seriously wound wound someone’s feelings

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