Physically injured or hurt
“He sat up, clutched his wounded leg, and howled loudly in pain.”
Upset, especially after having been aggrieved in some manner
“And now, her wounded pride decreed that she break through Jeremy's reserve to see that hunger in his eyes for her once more.”
Having a cut or rupture
“The wounded surface of the branch has time to heal before the active circulation of the sap.”
Affected with, or causing, physical discomfort or pain
Deprived of the ability to perform natural physical activities
Experiencing extreme discomfort or discontent
In pain or suffering due to maltreatment
Irritable and quick to take offense at petty things
Flawed, broken, or sustaining some form of damage
A person harmed or killed as a result of an unfortunate event or action
Past tense for to injure, damage, or inflict a wound on
“He thinks the swan was shot and we both wondered at the mindset of someone who could wound such a graceful animal.”
Past tense for to harm or injure by cutting
“His insults had provoked one of his tormentors to wound him with a knife.”
Past tense for to puncture or pierce with a sharp, pointed object
“He has the Devil trodden under foot, and he will now wound him with the spear.”
Past tense for to pierce or make a hole (or holes) in
“They tear or slightly wound the surface of the tender stems and suck the juices flowing therefrom.”
Past tense for to harm or injure by shooting at
“While he stood in the open, one particularly adept sharpshooter managed to wound him in the leg.”
Past tense for to cause to feel hurt, upset, or resentful
“The plaintiff further insists that the defendant beat him in a way calculated to wound his pride and mortify his feelings.”
Past tense for to cause physical or bodily damage or injury to
Past tense for to cause (someone) pain, suffering or distress
Past tense for to mistreat or do an injustice to
Past tense for to hurt or injure someone physically, mentally or emotionally
Past tense for to chew, grip or tear at something edible with one's teeth
Past tense for to inflict severe physical pain on
Past tense for to hit or strike someone or something
Past tense for to cause physical pain to
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