Associations to the word «Wounding»

Wiktionary

WOUNDING, noun. The act of inflicting a wound.
WOUNDING, verb. Present participle of wound

Dictionary definition

WOUNDING, noun. The act of inflicting a wound.
WOUNDING, adjective. Causing physical or especially psychological injury; "a stabbing remark"; "wounding and false charges of disloyalty".

Wise words

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