Wound vs. injure: what’s the difference?
The short answer
Wound often implies a cut or break in the skin, while injure is broader and can refer to any type of bodily harm.
What they have in common
Both involve physical harm to a body.
Examples
wound
- He has a deep wound on his arm from the fall.
- The nurse cleaned and dressed the wound.
injure
- She injured her knee while playing soccer.
- The accident injured several passengers.
Which one is more common?
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