Choose the perfect synonym or antonym for the word A break or injury to the skin and sometimes deeper tissues, often caused by a cut or impact. Synonyms:
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This word has no antonyms Examples:
Washing the wound with running water is the best first aid.The detective bent down to look at the wounds.Rassendyll wounded the Prince.
Etymology:
Originating from the Old English word wund, related to the Proto-Germanic *wundō. First used before the 12th century.
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