wounded

• Décrit une personne ou un animal qui a subi une blessure, surtout physique, ou dont les sentiments ont été blessés.

Describes a person or animal that has been injured, especially physically, or someone whose feelings have been hurt.

1. Physically injuredB1formal

   Having received an injury, especially from a weapon or accident.

   blessé (physiquement)

   • The wounded soldier was evacuated to the hospital.
   • She found a wounded bird in the garden.
   • The paramedics treated the wounded victims of the crash.

   Synonymescrippledcutdamageddisabledhurtinjuredlaceratedmaimedsore

   Antonymessoundunharmedunhurtuninjuredunscathed

2. Emotionally hurtB2informal

   Feeling emotional pain or distress due to someone's actions or words.

   blessé émotionnellement

   • He felt wounded by her harsh criticism.
   • She had a wounded expression after the argument.
   • His wounded pride prevented him from apologizing.

   Synonymescrusheddistressedhurtinjuredoffendedpainedstungupset

   Antonymesassuredcomfortedhealedsecureunaffectedunhurtunscatheduntroubled

• Nom désignant une personne ou un groupe de personnes ayant subi des blessures, généralement à la suite de violence, de conflit ou d'accident.

A noun referring to a person or people who have been injured, typically as a result of violence, conflict, or an accident.

1. Injured peopleB2formal

   People who have been physically injured, especially in a battle, accident, or attack.

   blessés

   • The wounded were evacuated to the hospital.
   • Medics treated the wounded on the battlefield.
   • The charity provides aid to the wounded in conflict zones.

   Synonymesinjured

• Verbe désignant l'action de causer une blessure à une personne ou à un animal, généralement en coupant, perçant ou endommageant la peau.

A verb used to indicate the act of causing an injury to a person or animal, typically by cutting, piercing, or breaking the skin.

1. Cause physical injuryB1formal

   To inflict an injury on a person or animal, typically by cutting, piercing, or breaking the skin.

   blesser (par coup, coupure ou perforation)

   • The soldier was wounded in battle.
   • The broken glass wounded his hand.
   • The dog wounded the intruder during the break-in.

   Synonymescutdamagegashharmhurtinjurelaceratemaimpiercestab

   Antonymescurehealmend

2. Hurt emotionallyB1formal

   To cause emotional pain or distress to someone.

   blesser moralement

   • Her harsh words wounded his pride.
   • He felt wounded by her rejection.
   • The betrayal deeply wounded their friendship.

   Synonymesdamagedistressgrievehurtinjureoffendpainscarstingtraumatize

   Antonymescheercomfortconsolegladdenhealsoothe