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wounding
verb
noun
To hurt or injure (someone) by cutting, piercing, or tearing the skin.
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verb
To hurt or injure (someone) by cutting, piercing, or tearing the skin.
“The police officer wounded the suspect during the fight that ensued.”
To hurt (a person's feelings).
“The actor's pride was wounded when the leading role went to his rival.”
noun
The act of inflicting a wound.
An instance of being wounded.
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The police officer wounded the suspect during the fight that ensued.
The actor's pride was wounded when the leading role went to his rival.