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Wound
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Wunde
an injury inflicted to the body especially one that seriously damages the skin or the flesh
What is a "wound"?
A wound refers to an injury to the body, typically involving a break in the skin or underlying tissues. Wounds can result from various causes such as cuts, scrapes, or punctures. They often lead to pain, bleeding, and sometimes infection if not properly treated. The seriousness of a wound can vary widely, from minor scratches that heal quickly to deep cuts requiring medical attention and possibly stitches or other actions for proper healing.
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Verletzung, Wunde
a casualty to military personnel resulting from combat
03
Wunde, Verletzung
the act of inflicting a wound
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Wunde, Beleidigung
a figurative injury (to your feelings or pride)
to wound
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verletzen, verwunden
to cause physical harm or injury to someone
Transitive: to wound sb/sth
Example
Using tools without proper precautions can accidentally wound the user.
Thorns on certain plants can easily wound gardeners if not handled carefully.
Protective gear is worn in certain sports to minimize the risk of wounding players.
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verletzen, beschädigen
to cause emotional pain or hurt someone’s feelings
Transitive: to wound a person or their feelings
Example
The criticism from his friend wounded his feelings deeply.
Her dismissive remark wounded his pride.
The breakup wounded him emotionally.
wound
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gewunden, gewickelt
put in a coil
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