Wound/wuːnd/ Definition 1 of 4Pro Tip 1/3Physical Harm Focuses on actual injuries to bodies or objects. She wound the cat's paw with a bandage. Pro Tip 2/3Intent Matters The seriousness depends on whether injury was purposeful or accidental. He didn't mean to wound his brother with the toy. Pro Tip 3/3Figurative Use Can metaphorically apply to non-physical actions that cause damage. Their neglect wound the reputation of the company.