wounding Synonyms
Another word for wounding
• verb (Context 1)
To inflict a physical injury or emotional distress on someone (present participle of wound).
"He spoke without thinking, inadvertently injuring his colleague's pride during the meeting."
• adjective (Context 2)
Causing emotional pain, distress, or offense to a person's feelings or pride.
"She found it difficult to forgive his hurtful remarks about her early artistic efforts."
• noun (Context 3)
The act or an instance of inflicting a physical injury or emotional hurt upon someone; in law, an offense involving the breaking of the skin.
"In the legal system, unlawful injury carries a severe penalty depending on the perpetrator's intent."
• adjective (Context 4)
Inflicting a physical injury or bodily harm.
"The veterinarian treated the deer after a injurious encounter with a barbed fence."
Opposites of wounding
The opposite of wounding shifts depending on context. Common opposites include: