noun An injury, such as a cut, stab, or tear, to a (usually external) part of the body. An injury to a person by which the skin is divided or its continuity broken.
noun An injury to a person by which the skin is divided or its continuity broken.
noun A hurt to a person's feelings, reputation, prospects, etc.
It took a long time to get over the wound of that insult.
verb To hurt or injure (someone) by cutting, piercing, or tearing the skin.
The police officer wounded the suspect during the fight that ensued.
verb To hurt (a person's feelings).
The actor's pride was wounded when the leading role went to his rival.