Wound

Definition

Wound can refer to an injury to the body involving the skin, tissues, or organs, typically caused by an external force. It can also describe emotional distress or pain. Additionally, as a verb, it refers to the act of inflicting such an injury.

Parts of Speech

• Noun
• Verb

Pronunciation

American English

• IPA Pronunciation (Noun/Verb): /wuːnd/
• Respelling: WOOND

British English

• IPA Pronunciation (Noun/Verb): /wuːnd/
• Respelling: WOOND

Etymology

The word "wound" originates from Old English "wund," meaning "an injury or hurt." It is derived from Proto-Germanic "wundō," with roots in Proto-Indo-European "wendh-" meaning "to wound or strike."

Derivatives

• Wounded (adjective)
• Wounding (noun/verb)
• Unwounded (adjective)
• Woundable (adjective)
• Rewound (verb)

Synonyms

• Injury
• Trauma
• Lesion

Antonyms

• Healing
• Recovery
• Wholeness

Usage

The noun "wound" is often used to refer to physical injuries, such as "He suffered a deep wound on his arm." As a verb, it describes the act of causing such injuries, for example, "The broken glass wounded her hand."

Related Terms

• Scar: A mark left after a wound has healed.
• Injury: Physical harm caused by an accident or attack.
• Healing: The process of recovery from a wound or injury.

Detailed Definitions

Noun

• A physical injury to the body: Refers to damage to the skin, tissues, or organs caused by an external force.
  • Example: "The soldier received a serious wound during the battle."
• Emotional or psychological harm: Describes mental or emotional distress or trauma.
  • Example: "Her harsh words left a deep emotional wound."

Verb

• To inflict an injury: Describes the act of causing physical harm to someone or something.
  • Example: "The knife wounded him severely."
• To cause emotional distress: Refers to actions that emotionally hurt someone.
  • Example: "Her betrayal wounded his pride."