Synonyms for

Wound

Verb / waʊnd / / wu:nd / Another word for wound — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

a bodily injury caused by physical means, typically involving cuts or breaks in the skin

Synonyms & similar words

wounding bruise wrap hoist wind weave injure lift wander scent spite nose unwind meander injury twist thread curve offend windup lesion twine hurt combatinjury roll injury cut gash laceration scratch scrape bruise lesion trauma harm damage hurt pain sore ailment affliction condition disease illness sickness

Synonyms by register

Formal

injury lesion trauma

Informal

ouchie boo-boo hurt

Literary

breach ravage

Antonyms

healing recovery mending improvement benefit cure

Common collocations

  • deep wound
  • healing wound
  • fresh wound
  • open wound
  • minor wound
  • serious wound
  • inflict a wound

Word family

noun wound
verb wound

Usage note

The verb 'wound' is pronounced differently from the noun 'wound'. The verb is pronounced /wuːnd/ (woond), while the noun is pronounced /wuːnd/ (woond) or /waʊnd/ (wound) when referring to a past action.

Example sentences

  1. She received a nasty wound in the accident.
  2. He cleaned the wound with antiseptic.
  3. The wound required stitches to heal properly.
  4. The soldier sustained a gunshot wound in battle.
  5. The cat scratched me and left a small wound.

Quotes

  • Time heals all wounds.
  • A wound heals but the scar remains.
  • A friend is someone who knows the song in your heart and can sing it back to you when you have forgotten the words or when you have wounds too deep for words.

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