<p><strong>Noun:</strong></p><ul><li>an injury, usually involving division of tissue or rupture of the integument or mucous membrane, due to external violence or some mechanical agency rather than disease</li><li>a similar injury to the tissue of a plant</li><li>an injury or hurt to feelings, sensibilities, reputation, etc.</li></ul><p><strong>Synonyms:</strong></p><ul><li>trauma</li><li>lesion</li><li>laceration</li><li>stab</li><li>cut</li><li>anguish</li><li>pain</li><li>insult</li></ul><p><strong>Verb (used with object):</strong></p><ul><li>to inflict a wound upon; injure; hurt</li></ul><p><strong>Synonyms:</strong></p><ul><li>lacerate</li><li>stab</li><li>cut</li><li>damage</li><li>harm</li></ul><p><strong>Verb (used without object):</strong></p><ul><li>to inflict a wound</li></ul>