Synonyms for

Wounding

Verb / ˈwu:ndɪŋ / Another word for wounding — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

causing physical or emotional pain or injury

Synonyms & similar words

bruise stabbing hurt spite wound offend injure injuring hurting damaging maiming disfiguring traumatizing harming offending upsetting affecting piercing stabbing cutting gashing lacerating puncturing tearing rending mauling bruising

Example sentences

  1. The car accident left him wounding and in pain.
  2. She was wounding others with her harsh words.
  3. The hunter's shot ended up wounding the deer instead of killing it.
  4. The emotional abuse was wounding her self-esteem.
  5. The knife wound was wounding but not fatal.

Quotes

  • The tongue has no bones, but it is strong enough to break a heart. So be careful with your words. - Unknown
  • “Sticks and stones may break my bones, but words will always hurt me.” - Unknown
  • “It is easier to forgive an enemy than to forgive a friend.” - William Blake

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