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wounds

The correct spelling is wounds.

How to pronounce wounds

/wuːndz/
noun

IPA: /wuːndz/

Say it like: Wow-nds

The correct spelling is wounds. An injury, such as a cut, stab, or tear, to a (usually external) part of the body. For example: "It took a long time to get over the wound of that insult."

Usage Examples

It took a long time to get over the wound of that insult.

The police officer wounded the suspect during the fight that ensued.

The actor's pride was wounded when the leading role went to his rival.

Meanings

noun

  1. 1.An injury, such as a cut, stab, or tear, to a (usually external) part of the body.
  2. 2.A hurt to a person's feelings, reputation, prospects, etc.
  3. 3.An injury to a person by which the skin is divided or its continuity broken.

verb

  1. 1.To hurt or injure (someone) by cutting, piercing, or tearing the skin.
  2. 2.To hurt (a person's feelings).

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