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Synonyms & Similar Words
injury
hurt
trauma
damage
lesion
cut
gash
slash
incision
laceration
bruise
contusion
abrasion
scrape
scratch
graze
puncture
perforation
rupture
tear
fracture
sprain
strain
pull
twist
wrench
lesion
impairment
disability
affliction
suffering
pain
anguish
distress
torment
agony
affliction
grievance
hardship
ordeal
trial
tribulation
suffering
misery
woe
sorrow
grief
bereavement
loss
shock
blow
setback
disappointment
tragedy
calamity
disaster
catastrophe
misfortune
mishap
accident
casualty
misadventure
disaster
catastrophe
Meaning of Wound
The primary meaning of the word "Wound" is an injury, especially one made by a sharp object, or a feeling of deep sadness or grief.
Definitions
- A cut or tear in the skin, especially one made by a sharp object
- A feeling of deep sadness or grief, especially one caused by a traumatic event
- A damage or injury to a person's feelings or reputation
- A mark or scar left on the skin after a cut or injury has healed
Etymology of Wound
The word "Wound" comes from Old English "wund", which is derived from the Proto-Germanic word "wundiz", and the Proto-Indo-European root "wen-", which meant "to strike" or "to hurt"
The word has been used in English since the 9th century to describe physical injuries, and its meaning has expanded over time to include emotional and psychological injuries
Example Uses
- The doctor cleaned and bandaged the wound on my knee
- The news of her death was a wound that would take a long time to heal
- The company's reputation was wounded by the scandal
- The wound on my hand was still sore a week after the accident