wound

US /wuːnd/
UK /wuːnd/
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1.

herida, lesión

an injury to living tissue caused by a cut, blow, or other impact, typically one in which the skin is broken

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The doctor cleaned the deep wound on his arm.
El médico limpió la herida profunda en su brazo.
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He received a serious wound during the battle.
Recibió una herida grave durante la batalla.
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cutgashlacerationlesionsore
2.

herida, ofensa

an injury to a person's feelings or reputation

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Her harsh words inflicted a deep emotional wound.
Sus duras palabras infligieron una profunda herida emocional.
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The scandal left a lasting wound on his reputation.
El escándalo dejó una herida duradera en su reputación.
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hurtoffenseinsultgrievanceaffront
1.

herir, lesionar

inflict a wound on (someone)

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The sharp rock could easily wound him.
La roca afilada podría fácilmente herirlo.
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He was wounded in the leg during the skirmish.
Fue herido en la pierna durante la escaramuza.
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injurehurtdamagemaimlacerate
2.

herir, ofender

cause (someone) emotional pain or distress

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His betrayal deeply wounded her.
Su traición la hirió profundamente.
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The criticism wounded his pride.
La crítica hirió su orgullo.
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hurtupsetdistressgrieveoffend
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lick your woundstwist the knife (in the wound)rub salt in the wound