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wound (iou)



wound verb1. [wu:nd]
[Old English wundian, formed as the noun.]
I. verb trans.
Of a person, weapon, etc.: inflict a wound or physical injury on (a person, the body, etc.). OE.
E. Waugh He had been wounded in the foot by Mr Prendergast's bullet.
fig. Inflict hurt or pain on; upset, offend, grieve; damage the reputation of. ME.
J. Austen She dared not..speak lest, she might wound Marianne still deeper. C. Kingsley You have..wounded my credit with the King, past recovery.
b. Make an unpleasant impression on, grate on, (the ear). M17.
transf. Pierce, cut; damage in this way. ME.
b. Damage (a mast), esp. in a naval action. M-L18.
Of wine: overpower. rare. E17-E19.
II. verb intrans.
Inflict a wound or wounds (lit. & fig.); do harm, hurt, or injury. OE.
Thackeray We wound where we never intended to strike.
woundable adjective able to be wounded, vulnerable E17.
wounder noun LME.