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wounding

/ˈwuːndɪŋ/

/ˈwundɪŋ/

Translations

woundingnoun

woundings

blessureSens concret : acte ou résultat de blesser physiquement.

The wounding of the soldier was a turning point in the battle.

La blessure du soldat a marqué un tournant dans la bataille.

Additional translations

atteinteSens figuré : dommage causé aux sentiments ou à la réputation.

Synonyms

woundinggerund / present participle

/ˈwuːndɪŋ/

/ˈwundɪŋ/

blessantSe dit d’un geste, d’un mot ou d’un acte qui cause une blessure physique ou une souffrance morale.

The wounding blow left him unable to continue the match.

Le coup blessant l’a empêché de continuer le match.

Synonyms

woundverb

wounding

Gerund

wounded

Past Simple

wounded

Past Participle

wounding

Gerund

/wuːnd/

/wund/

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.

Synonyms

Definitions

woundingnoun

The act or process of inflicting an injury or damage to a person's body.

The wounding of the soldier was a turning point in the battle.

An injury or damage to a person's feelings or reputation.

The harsh criticism led to a deep emotional wounding.

woundinggerund / present participle

Causing physical injury or harm.

The wounding blow left him unable to continue the match.

Causing emotional pain or distress.

Her wounding remarks left him feeling hurt and upset.

woundverb

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.