Definition of "wound" in English

noun

1. An injury, such as a cut, stab, or tear, to a (usually external) part of the body.

2. (figuratively) A hurt to a person's feelings, reputation, prospects, etc.

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

3. (crime law) An injury to a person by which the skin is divided or its continuity broken.

verb

1. (transitive) To hurt or injure (someone) by cutting, piercing, or tearing the skin.

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

2. (transitive) To hurt (a person's feelings).

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

verb

1. simple past and past participle of wind