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Wound

usgb/wuːnd/Volume
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Physical Harm

Focuses on actual injuries to bodies or objects.

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She wound the cat's paw with a bandage.
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Intent Matters

The seriousness depends on whether injury was purposeful or accidental.

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He didn't mean to wound his brother with the toy.
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Figurative Use

Can metaphorically apply to non-physical actions that cause damage.

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Their neglect wound the reputation of the company.
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