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wounding

Wounding (noun) means the act of causing a wound, or an instance of being wounded. Example: “He was charged with wounding after the bar fight.”

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The act of causing a wound, or an instance of being wounded.
"He was charged with wounding after the bar fight."

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In plain EnglishThe act of inflicting an injury, physical or emotional.

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woundings plural

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What does “wounding” mean?

The word “wounding” means the act of causing a wound, or an instance of being wounded. In plain terms, the act of inflicting an injury, physical or emotional.

How do you use “wounding” in a sentence?

Here is “wounding” used in a sentence: “He was charged with wounding after the bar fight.”

What part of speech is “wounding”?

“Wounding” is a noun.

Is “wounding” a common word?

“Wounding” is an uncommon word in modern English.

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