wounding Meaning & Definition
What Does Wounding Mean?
Wounding is used as an adjective meaning This term needs a definition. Please help out and add a definition, then remove the text {{rfdef}}. As a noun, it means The act of inflicting a wound. As a verb, it means present participle and gerund of wound.
Wounding: Key Facts
| Part of speech | adjective, noun, verb |
|---|---|
| Synonyms | harmful, stabbing and traumatic |
| Plural | woundings |
| Comparative / superlative | more wounding, most wounding |
Wounding Definition (Adjective)
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Wounding as a Noun
- The act of inflicting a wound.
- An instance of being wounded.
Wounding as a Verb
- present participle and gerund of wound
Verb
- To hurt or injure (someone) by cutting, piercing, or tearing the skin.
The police officer wounded the suspect during the fight that ensued.
- To hurt (a person's feelings).
The actor's pride was wounded when the leading role went to his rival.
Synonyms of Wounding
Wounding synonyms and antonyms →Wounding in a Sentence
The police officer wounded the suspect during the fight that ensued.
The actor's pride was wounded when the leading role went to his rival.
Word Forms & Grammar
wounding (comparative more wounding, superlative most wounding)
wounding (plural woundings)
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Common Questions About Wounding
Is wounding an adjective or a noun?
Wounding is mainly used as an adjective, but it can also be used as a noun and a verb.
What is another word for wounding?
Close synonyms of wounding are harmful, stabbing and traumatic. See the full list of wounding synonyms and antonyms.
What is the plural of wounding?
The plural of wounding is woundings.
What are the comparative and superlative forms of wounding?
The comparative form is more wounding and the superlative form is most wounding.