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