wounded
/ˈwundɪd/
verb
- Past tense and past participle of 'wound' (to injure someone or something).
- He wounded his opponent in the duel.
- The hunter wounded a deer but did not kill it.
- The broken glass wounded her hand.
noun
- People who have been injured, especially in a war or disaster.
- Volunteers rushed to help the wounded after the earthquake.
- The hospital was full of the wounded from the battle.
- The wounded were evacuated by helicopter.
adjective
- Hurt or injured, especially by a weapon or in an accident.
- The wounded soldier was carried to the hospital.
- She found a wounded bird in the garden and tried to help it.
- The paramedics treated several wounded people after the crash.
- Feeling emotional pain or hurt because of something someone said or did.
- His wounded pride kept him from apologizing.
- She had a wounded look on her face after the argument.
- He felt wounded by her harsh criticism.