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Definition of wounded - Reverso English Dictionary
Adjective
1.
physical injurysuffering from a physical injury, especially in battle
- The wounded soldier was taken to the hospital.
2.
emotionhurt or damaged emotionally
- She felt wounded by his harsh words..
Noun, plural
1.
injured peoplepeople injured, especially in a war
- The hospital was filled with the wounded from the battlefield..
2.
psychologyRare individuals who have suffered emotional harmRare
- The support group helped the emotionally wounded.
Expressions with wounded
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demand very high prices aggressively and without hesitation
They charge like a wounded bull for concert tickets.
care for one's hurt feelings after embarrassment
He stayed home to nurse his wounded pride after the loss.
people emotionally hurt but functioning
After the breakup, they were like walking wounded, going through the motions of daily life.
feeling of hurt when self-respect is damaged
He left the room with wounded pride.
hurt so badly that death is expected to follow the injury
The soldier was mortally wounded during the battle and died soon after.
hurt during a battle or military operation
He was a wounded in action soldier.
Origin of wounded
Old English, wundian (to wound)
Terms with wounded included in their meaning
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physical injury
physically injured or wounded
injury
pierced or wounded with a pointed object
injury
having been cut or wounded by teeth
susceptible to harm
capable of being physically or emotionally wounded
violent act
incident where someone is wounded with a knife
injury
physically injured or wounded
emotion
made to feel uncomfortable because of shame or wounded pride
emotion
feeling of irritation due to wounded pride
medical
stretcher for carrying the sick or wounded
military
station near combat area for wounded soldiers
injury
pierced or wounded by a horn
Arthurian legend
battlefield where King Arthur was mortally wounded
military
US military award for being wounded in action
feelings
emotionally wounded or affected
acr: wounded in action
hurt during a battle or fight
military award
US military decoration for wounded or killed soldiers
Examples of wounded in a sentence
She cared for the wounded after the battle. His wounded pride was evident. The letter left him feeling deeply wounded. The medics quickly attended to the wounded. Stories of the wounded were shared in the camp. Counselors provided care for the wounded.
The wounded often seek therapy for healing.
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- French:blessé, blessés, ...
- German:verwundet, Verwundete, ...
- Italian:ferito, feriti, ...
- Spanish:herido, heridos, ...
- Portuguese:ferido, feridos, ...
- Chinese:受伤的, 伤员, ...
- Japanese:負傷した, 負傷者, ...
- Arabic:جَريح, الجَرْحى, ...
- Hebrew:פָּצוּעַ, פְּצוּעִים, ...
- Russian:раненый, раненые, ...
- Ukrainian:поранений, поранені, ...
- Hindi:घायल, घायल लोग, ...
Definition of wound - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
skin damageTECH. injury to body tissue caused by physical meansTECH.
- The wound was deep enough to require stitches..
2.
psychologyemotional harm or damage to feelings
- Her harsh words left a deep wound.
3.
plant injuryTECH. injury to a plant's tissueTECH.
- The gardener noticed a wound on the tree trunk.
Verb
1.
physical injuryhurt or injure by cutting or piercing the skin
- The soldier was wounded in battle.
2.
emotional hurtcause emotional pain or distress
- Her harsh words wounded his pride.
Adjective
injuryRare hurt or injured by a cut or tearRare
- The wound soldier needed immediate medical attention.
Images of wound
injury to a plant's tissue
Expressions with wound
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make someone feel worse after something bad happened
Losing the game was hard, but his teasing rubbed salt into the wound.
negative feelings eventually fade away with passing time
Time heals every wound after a painful breakup.
make a painful situation worse by emphasizing it
He twisted the knife in the wound by reminding her of the mistake.
something that makes a bad situation worse
Losing the game was bad, but the coach's criticism was salt in the wound.
make a painful situation worse by reminding of troubles
He turned the knife in the wound by mentioning her failure again.
emotional hurt caused by damage to self-esteem
Failing the exam was a real wound to his pride.
make a bad situation worse for someone
He twisted the dagger in the wound by mocking her mistake.
wound that is exposed and not closed or healed
The nurse carefully dressed the open wound to prevent infection..
hole where a bullet leaves the body
The exit wound was larger than the entry point..
problem caused by one's own actions
Her harsh words were a self-inflicted wound to her reputation.
injury breaking skin without harming bones or organs
He only suffered a flesh wound in the accident.
injury caused by a bullet
The victim suffered a gunshot wound to the leg.
painful emotional experience
Her betrayal felt like a raw wound that wouldn't heal.
make an injury or pain feel worse by adding more hurt
He rubbed salt in the wound by reminding her of the mistake.
small wound that is not life-threatening
Despite the blood, it was merely a flesh wound.
injury to the head, often caused by a blow or sharp object
The cyclist suffered a serious head wound during the collision.
wound from being stabbed with a knife
He suffered a stab wound during the altercation.
process where damaged body tissue repairs itself after injury
Diabetes can slow wound healing and increase the risk of infection.
protective material placed over injured skin to promote safe healing
The nurse applied a sterile wound dressing to the cut.
untreated cut prone to infection
The doctor examined the dirty wound carefully.
medical treatment and management of injuries to skin or soft tissue
Proper wound care reduced the risk of infection after the surgery.
infection that develops in damaged body tissue after an injury or operation
The doctor prescribed antibiotics to treat the wound infection.
wound indicating an attempt to block an attack
The defensive wound suggested the person tried to shield themselves.
having field and armature circuits in series
A series-wound generator is used in this application.
Origin of wound
Old English, wund (injury)
Examples of wound in a sentence
The wound healed faster than expected. The betrayal left a lasting wound. Childhood trauma can cause a psychological wound. The wound on the cactus was oozing sap. A wound on the rose bush attracted insects. He was wounded by a stray bullet.
The hunter wounded the deer with an arrow. His betrayal deeply wounded her trust. The criticism wounded his self-esteem. The wound animal limped away slowly. She applied a bandage to the wound finger.
View all translations of wound
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- French:blessure, blesser, ...
- German:Wunde, verwunden, ...
- Italian:ferita, ferire, ...
- Spanish:herida, herir, ...
- Portuguese:ferida, ferir, ...
- Chinese:伤口, 刺伤, ...
- Japanese:傷, 負傷する, ...
- Arabic:جُرْح, جَرَحَ, ...
- Hebrew:פֶּצַע, לִפְצֹועַ, ...
- Russian:рана, ранить, ...
- Ukrainian:рана, поранити, ...
- Hindi:घाव, घायल करना, ...
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