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wound Antonyms

Opposite of wound

Because the opposite of wound shifts with each meaning, the 9 antonyms and opposite words below are separated across 3 exact definitions and ranked by contrast strength.
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• verb (Context 1)

To inflict a physical injury on someone or an animal, especially one that breaks or pierces the skin.

Usage Example

"A falling branch during the windstorm wounded the hiker's shoulder."

Strongest
heal
Strong
cure
mend

• noun (Context 2)

An emotional pain, psychological trauma, or lasting offense to a person's feelings or reputation.

Usage Example

"Years of honest communication eventually helped heal the emotional wounds between the two siblings."

Strong
comfort
solace
balm

• verb (Context 3)

To cause emotional distress, offense, or psychological pain to someone's feelings or pride.

Usage Example

"The harsh and unexpected criticism deeply wounded the young artist's pride."

Strong
comfort
soothe
console
flatter
heal

Similar words to wound

Words similar to wound shift depending on context. Common synonyms include:

injure
injury
hurt
trauma
offend
lesion
scar
sting
See all synonyms of wound

• Nearby Words

worthwhile
worthwhileness
worthy
wound
wounded
wounding
wow

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Wordmom. (2026). Antonyms for Wound. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/antonyms/wound
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