Wound
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Physical Harm
Focuses on actual injuries to bodies or objects. 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. 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. Their neglect wound the reputation of the company.