"words cut deep" meaning in English

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Proverb

Head templates: {{head|en|proverb}} words cut deep
  1. Insults and offensive speech hurt more than physical injuries, and are not easily forgotten. Hyponyms: the tongue wounds more than a lance, the pen is mightier than the sword
    Sense id: en-words_cut_deep-en-proverb-EXTCN0Ew Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, English proverbs

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