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wounded

/ˈwuːndɪd/

/ˈwundɪd/

woundedadjective

more wounded

Comp.

most wounded

Super.

/ˈwuːndɪd/

Translations

blesséSens physique ; s’emploie aussi au féminin : blessée.

The wounded soldier was quickly taken to the medical tent for treatment.

Le soldat blessé a été rapidement transporté sous la tente médicale pour être soigné.

Additional translations

meurtriSens figuré ; s’emploie aussi au féminin : meurtrie.

Definitions

Injured or hurt, especially with a cut or break in the skin.

The wounded soldier was quickly taken to the medical tent for treatment.

Emotionally hurt or distressed.

She felt wounded by his harsh words and needed time to recover.

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Antonyms

woundednoun

wounded

/ˈwuːndɪd/

/ˈwundɪd/

Used as a plural-only noun meaning ‘people who have been wounded’.

Translations

blessésAu sens collectif, pour désigner les personnes blessées.

Field hospitals were set up to care for the wounded.

Des hôpitaux de campagne ont été installés pour soigner les blessés.

Definitions

People who have been injured, especially in war or an accident, considered collectively.

Field hospitals were set up to care for the wounded.

Synonyms

injured

the injured

casualties

victims

the hurt

the maimed

injured persons

wounded persons

woundverb

wounded

Past Simple

wounded

Past Simple

wounded

Past Participle

wounding

ing-form

/wuːnd/

/wund/

Translations

blesserSens physique et figuré; verbe le plus courant.

The soldier was wounded in battle and needed immediate medical attention.

Le soldat a été blessé au combat et avait besoin d'une prise en charge médicale immédiate.

Additional translations

meurtrirPlus littéraire ou expressif, surtout au sens moral ou émotionnel.

Definitions

To inflict an injury on someone or something, typically involving a cut or break in the skin.

The soldier was wounded in battle and needed immediate medical attention.

To cause emotional pain or distress to someone.

Her harsh words wounded him deeply, leaving him feeling hurt and betrayed.

Synonyms

woundnoun

Definitions

An injury to the body, typically involving a break in the skin or damage to tissue.

The soldier had a deep wound on his arm from the battle.

A mental or emotional hurt or injury.

The harsh words left a wound in her heart that took years to heal.

A cut or break in a plant, material, or other non-living object that resembles a bodily injury.

Resin seeped from the wound in the tree trunk.

woundpast participle

Definitions

Wrapped or coiled around something.

The hose was wound neatly around the reel.

woundadjective

Definitions

Relating to injuries of the body or their treatment.

The hospital has a specialized wound care unit.