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
Kate Linderman, Kansas City Star, 10 Mar. 2025
The mineral plays a role in hundreds of body processes, including wound healing, cell growth, and DNA development.11
Zinc plays an important role in many hormone systems.
—Kirstyn Hill, Pharmd, Mph, Health, 9 Mar. 2025
Mark Price, Miami Herald, 11 Mar. 2025
Six months later, Mr. Courts was wounded by a shotgun blast fired into his store.
—Essence, 10 Mar. 2025
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Noun
Hospital staff grew suspicious when a 2-year-old showed up with a gunshot wound to their calf, Missouri officials said.
—Kate Linderman, Kansas City Star, 10 Mar. 2025
The mineral plays a role in hundreds of body processes, including wound healing, cell growth, and DNA development.11
Zinc plays an important role in many hormone systems.
—Kirstyn Hill, Pharmd, Mph, Health, 9 Mar. 2025
Verb
Two people were wounded in the melee, which erupted Saturday, March 8, at a RaceTrac gas station in New Smyrna Beach, police said in a March 10 news release.
—Mark Price, Miami Herald, 11 Mar. 2025
Six months later, Mr. Courts was wounded by a shotgun blast fired into his store.
—Essence, 10 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for wound
Noun
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Native, which boasts an online publication as well as a label, reported that there were no deaths but some injuries.—
Mankaprr Conteh,
Rolling Stone,
18 Mar. 2025
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Officials with the Port Authority confirmed to Fox News Digital that there were no injuries or impact on airport operations.—
Stepheny Price,
Fox News,
18 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Driving through deep water can also damage a vehicle's mechanical and electrical systems.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
17 Mar. 2025
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The way it’s assembled brings a big advantage if it’s rolled or damaged, as body panels may be replaced in a matter of a few days.—
Kristin Shaw,
Forbes,
17 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Mental health is better than ever – haven't missed being abused by angry bots or insulted by toxic trolls.—
Faisal Kutty,
Newsweek,
10 Mar. 2025
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We have been insulted on multiple occasions by senior members of the administration.—
Hira Humayun,
CNN,
9 Mar. 2025
Noun
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The breathable, durable material that will keep you cool and hold up to abrasion.—
Amelia McBride,
Travel + Leisure,
6 Mar. 2025
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The homeless man suffered abrasions, lacerations, contusions and bleeding to his head and face and was taken to a local hospital for treatment, the Queens District Attorney’s Office said.—
Michael Dorgan,
Fox News,
15 Jan. 2025
Verb
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Officials in Arkansas said Saturday morning that three people died in Independence County and 29 others were injured across eight counties as storms passed through the state overnight.—
Bruce Shipkowski,
Los Angeles Times,
15 Mar. 2025
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The most high-profile attack claimed by ISIS in 2024 was the devastating assault on a Moscow shopping mall in March, which left at least 150 dead and more than 500 injured.—
Mary Kay Mallonee,
CNN,
15 Mar. 2025
Verb
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When Davis asked if she was offended by his desire to keep things lowkey, Taylor laughed it off.—
EW.com,
EW.com,
17 Mar. 2025
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The father, who everyone thinks will be offended by a guest’s outburst at the Sabbath table, laughs in delight.—
Judith Shulevitz,
The Atlantic,
16 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Being generic with your applications will hurt you in the end.—
Rachel Wells,
Forbes,
10 Mar. 2025
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One person has been physically hurt — a worshipper who suffered burns in a fire that was set at a Melbourne synagogue in December.—
TIME,
TIME,
10 Mar. 2025
Verb
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His move outraged many in the party who want to fight the Trump agenda, but gives senators room to side with Republicans and allow the continuing resolution, often described as a CR, to advance.—
Kevin Freking,
Chicago Tribune,
14 Mar. 2025
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His move outraged many in the party who want to fight the Trump agenda, but gave senators room to side with Republicans and allow the continuing resolution, often described as a CR, to advance.—
Kevin Freking,
Twin Cities,
14 Mar. 2025
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“Wound.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wound. Accessed 24 Mar. 2025.
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