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laceration vs wound

wound vs laceration

laceration and wound both are nouns.

laceration is not an adjective while wound is an adjective.

laceration is not a verb while wound is a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
laceration Yes No No No
wound Yes Yes Yes No
As nouns, wound is a hypernym of laceration; that is, wound is a word with a broader meaning than laceration:
  • laceration: a torn ragged wound
  • wound: an injury to living tissue (especially an injury involving a cut or break in the skin)
Other hypernyms of laceration include lesion.
laceration (noun) wound (noun)
the act of lacerating the act of inflicting a wound
a torn ragged 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)
laceration (adjective) wound (adjective)
put in a coil
laceration (verb) wound (verb)
cause injuries or bodily harm to
hurt the feelings of
Difference between laceration and wound

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