This is the 3508th most frequent Russian word.
ранили
"Rанили" means "wounded" or "injured."
In this context, the word 'ранили' describes a physical injury inflicted.
Они ранили его в руку.
They injured his arm.
Here, 'ранили' is used metaphorically to signify emotional hurt.
Её слова сильно ранили его.
Her words deeply hurt him.
In this case, 'ранили' refers to a general act of injuring or wounding.