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Definition wound in British English

wound noun

[countable] noun
/wuːnd/
1

an injury in which your skin or flesh is damaged, usually seriously. When a wound gets better it heals

Example

He suffered serious wounds to his back and stomach.

Example

There was blood pouring down his face from a head wound.

Synonyms and related words
injury loss wound abrasion abscess athlete’s foot
2

emotional damage caused by something bad that happens

Example

The party had never healed the wounds left by the crisis.

Synonyms and related words
catharsis complex conditioning
Definition wound in British English