noun

1. An injury, such as a cut, stab, or tear, to a (usually external) part of the body.

2. A hurt to a person's feelings, reputation, prospects, etc.

   “It took a long time to get over the wound of that insult.”

3. An injury to a person by which the skin is divided or its continuity broken.

Synonyms: injury, lesion, insult, slight, slur

verb

1. To hurt or injure (someone) by cutting, piercing, or tearing the skin.

   “The police officer wounded the suspect during the fight that ensued.”

2. To hurt (a person's feelings).

   “The actor's pride was wounded when the leading role went to his rival.”