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wound
In a physical sense, it describes a breach of the body's integrity. Unlike a 'scratch' (superficial) or a 'bruise' (internal), a wound implies a more significant rupture that often requires healing time and medical attention. When used emotionally, it carries a weight of permanence and depth. While 'hurting someone's feelings' can be fleeting, 'wounding' suggests a lasting scar on one's psyche or dignity. It is often associated with betrayal, rejection, or deep disappointment. The term bridges the gap between the physical and the metaphorical, implying that emotional pain can be as visceral and damaging as a physical blade.
Countable when referring to a specific physical cut or lesion on the body ('The doctor stitched the wound'). Uncountable when discussing emotional trauma and heartache in a general sense ('Time helps heal the wound of betrayal').
💬Conversación Casual
Yo, David just ripped into my layout. I'm legit wounded.
Suck it up. He's been on a tear all morning.
Meanings
An injury to living tissue caused by a cut, blow, or other impact, typically one in which the skin is broken.
"The nurse cleaned the wound to prevent infection."