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wound vs wounding

wounding vs wound

wound and wounding both are nouns.

wound and wounding both are adjectives.

wound is a verb but wounding is not a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
wound Yes Yes Yes No
wounding Yes Yes No No
As nouns, wound and wounding are synonyms defined as:
  • wound and wounding: the act of inflicting a wound
wound (noun) wounding (noun)
the act of inflicting a wound 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)
wound (adjective) wounding (adjective)
put in a coil causing physical or especially psychological injury
wound (verb) wounding (verb)
cause injuries or bodily harm to
hurt the feelings of
Difference between wound and wounding

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