Premium
open wound
ˈəʊpən wuːnd
IPA
ˈəʊpən wuːndˈoʊpən wuːnd
Respelling
OH‑puhn woond
Definition Synonyms

Definition of open wound - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
medicalwound that is exposed and not closed or healed
  • The nurse carefully dressed the open wound to prevent infection.
cut laceration
2.
emotionemotional pain that is still raw
  • Her betrayal left an open wound in his heart.
hurt trauma
Add a suggestion |

Terms with open wound included in their meaning

💡 A powerful way to uncover related words, idioms, and expressions linked by the same idea — and explore meaning beyond exact word matches.

Examples of open wound in a sentence

  • He winced as the doctor examined the open wound.
  • An open wound requires immediate medical attention.
  • The loss was an open wound for years.
  • His words reopened an old open wound.

View all translations of open wound

Click below to see the appropriate translations facing each meaning.
  1. French:plaie ouverte, plaie vive, ...
  2. German:offene Wunde, ...
  3. Italian:ferita aperta, ferita emotiva, ...
  4. Spanish:herida abierta, ...
  5. Portuguese:ferida aberta, ferida emocional, ...
  6. Chinese:开放性伤口, 情感创伤, ...
  7. Japanese:開放創, 生々しい傷, ...
  8. Arabic:جُرْح مَفْتوح, جرح مفتوح, ...
  9. Hebrew:פֶּצַע פָּתוּחַ, ...
  10. Russian:открытая рана, незаживающая рана, ...
  11. Ukrainian:відкрита рана, свіжа рана, ...
  12. Hindi:खुला घाव, अवसाद, ...

Discover how Reverso redefines the dictionary

Go beyond “simple words”
Get more than a simple definition
Go from understanding to mastery