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chagrin vs wound

wound vs chagrin

chagrin and wound both are nouns.

chagrin is not an adjective while wound is an adjective.

chagrin and wound both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
chagrin Yes No Yes No
wound Yes Yes Yes No
As verbs, wound is a hypernym of chagrin; that is, wound is a word with a broader meaning than chagrin:
  • chagrin: cause to feel shame; hurt the pride of
  • wound: hurt the feelings of
Other hypernyms of chagrin include bruise, hurt, injure, offend, spite.
chagrin (noun) wound (noun)
strong feelings of embarrassment the act of inflicting a wound
a casualty to military personnel resulting from combat
a figurative injury (to your feelings or pride)
an injury to living tissue (especially an injury involving a cut or break in the skin)
chagrin (adjective) wound (adjective)
put in a coil
chagrin (verb) wound (verb)
cause to feel shame; hurt the pride of cause injuries or bodily harm to
hurt the feelings of
Difference between chagrin and wound

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