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wound

When used as a noun or to describe an injury, the word is pronounced /wuːnd/ (rhymes with 'moon'). Be careful not to confuse this with the past tense of the verb 'wind' (as in winding a clock), which is spelled the same way but pronounced /waʊnd/ (rhymes with 'found'). The word can be used for both physical injuries and emotional pain. When talking about feelings, it is often used metaphorically to describe a blow to someone's ego or pride.

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🎬Tuesday afternoon, Sarah is hiding in the office breakroom to avoid David.

Mark

Yo, David just ripped into my layout. I'm legit wounded.

Sarah

Suck it up. He's been on a tear all morning.

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Mark uses 'wounded' metaphorically to express emotional distress over criticism, fitting the transitive verb definition of causing severe emotional pain. Sarah uses the idiom 'on a tear,' meaning to be in a state of angry or aggressive activity.

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noun

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."

verb (transitive)

To cause a physical injury to someone or something, typically with a weapon.

"The soldier was wounded in the shoulder during the battle."

verb (transitive)

To cause severe emotional pain or distress to someone.

"His harsh words deeply wounded her pride."

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