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.”
How to use wounding
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe act of inflicting an injury, physical or emotional.
Word forms
woundings plural
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He was charged with _____ after the bar fight.
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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.