wound | |
1. n. An injury, such as a cut, stab, or tear, to a (usually external) part of the body. | |
2. n. (figuratively) A hurt to a person's feelings, reputation, prospects, etc. | |
It took a long time to get over the wound of that insult. | |
3. n. (criminal legal) An injury to a person by which the skin is divided or its continuity broken. | |
4. v. To hurt or injure (someone) by cutting, piercing, or tearing the skin. | |
The police officer wounded the suspect during the fight that ensued. | |
5. v. To hurt (a person's feelings). | |
The actor's pride was wounded when the leading role went to his rival. | |
6. v. simple past tense and past participle of wind | |