Verwunden Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Verwunden" is used as verb with the meaning of "to wound", "to injure" or "to hurt".

Essential properties of "verwunden"

Its most important properties are:

Properties

Infinitive: verwunden
Simple past: verwundete
Participle: verwundet

regulartransitive

Note: These properties are not absolute. A transitive verb can be used intransitively and vice versa depending on context, and many verbs can be used reflexively even though they are not primarily reflexive.

Meanings of "verwunden" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "Cause physical harm"

Definition: "To cause physical harm to someone or something."
Translation(s): to wound, to injure, to hurt
Synonym(s): verletzen, schädigen
Antonym(s): heilen, reparieren
Related word(s): Wunde, Verletzung

📝 Some usage examples:

Der Soldat wurde im Kampf schwer verwundet.The soldier was severely wounded in battle.
Sie hat sich beim Sturz am Knie verwundet.She injured her knee in the fall.
Das Tier wurde von einem Jäger verwundet.The animal was wounded by a hunter.

2.) "Cause emotional or psychological harm"

Definition: "To cause emotional or psychological harm."
Translation(s): to wound, to hurt, to offend, to grieve
Synonym(s): verletzen, kränken
Antonym(s): trösten, erfreuen
Related word(s): Verletzung, Kränkung

📝 Some usage examples:

Seine Worte haben sie tief verwundet.His words deeply wounded her.
Er fühlte sich durch die Kritik verwundet.He felt hurt by the criticism.
Die Ablehnung hat ihn sehr verwundet.The rejection deeply wounded him.

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