critically wound

Frequency: 4.51.5 per million words

to injure someone very severely

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Examples (10)

  • A soldier was critically wounded in the explosion.
  • The stray bullet critically wounded an innocent bystander.
  • He has been critically wounded and requires immediate medical attention.
  • During the battle, the general was critically wounded but survived.
  • In the final scene, the hero critically wounds the villain before collapsing.
  • A fall from that height could critically wound someone.
  • It was reported that several people were critically wounded in the attack.
  • The veterinarian is treating a deer that was critically wounded by a car.
  • Being critically wounded on the battlefield is a soldier's greatest fear.
  • Although he was critically wounded, he managed to crawl to safety.