Synonyms for

Wounds

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

Definition

Wounds refers to an injury to the body, typically one in which the skin or flesh is broken or cut.

Synonyms & similar words

spite lesion injury wounding offend wound hurt combatinjury bruise injure injury lesion cut gash laceration scratch scrape bruise abrasion contusion hurt harm damage trauma sore ulcer puncture bite stab welt

Synonyms by register

Formal

injuries lesions traumas afflictions

Informal

boo-boos owie hurt damage

Literary

scars breaches griefs

Antonyms

heals cures mends repairs restores solves

Common collocations

  • deep wounds
  • healing wounds
  • wounds of war
  • wounds inflicted
  • wounds fester
  • wounds reopen
  • emotional wounds
  • physical wounds

Word family

noun wound
verb wound
adjective wounded

Usage note

While 'wounds' can refer to physical injuries, it is also commonly used metaphorically to describe emotional or psychological pain. The verb 'to wound' means to inflict such an injury.

Example sentences

  1. She cleaned and bandaged his wounds.
  2. The athlete suffered a serious wound on his leg.
  3. The surgeon stitched up the wound and applied a dressing.
  4. The animal had a deep wound on its paw.
  5. The wound was slow to heal due to infection.

Quotes

  • Time heals all wounds.
  • The bitterest tears shed over graves are for words left unsaid and deeds left undone.
  • A wounded deer leaps the highest.

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