English Synonym Finder

wound

Definitions

An injury to living tissue caused by a cut, blow, or other impact, typically one in which the skin is cut or broken.

A feeling of emotional pain or distress caused by an insult, injury, or other offense.

Examples

The soldier received a minor wound on his arm during the training exercise.

She carefully wound the thread around the wooden spool.

The deep wound from the accident took several weeks to heal completely.

Synonyms

injury gash laceration cut trauma lesion hurt

Antonyms

cure healing recovery salve remedy health mending