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Meaning of hurt
to cause pain or injury to someone or something
Etymology of hurt
The word "hurt" originated from Old English and Germanic languages, with the Old English word "hurtian" and Old Norse word "hurta" both meaning to injure or damage
The word has been used in English since the 9th century to describe physical and emotional pain
Synonyms
injure
damage
harm
wound
pain
afflict
distress
torment
suffer
anguish
agony
ache
pang
soreness
tenderness
bruise
cut
gash
slash
scratch
scorch
burn
sting
smart
throb
twinge
cringe
shock
trauma
suffering
misery
grief
sorrow
sadness
melancholy
despondency
dejection
depression
discomfort
unease
malaise
nausea
queasiness
dizziness
lightheadedness
faintness
Definitions
- to cause physical pain or injury to someone or something
- * to cause emotional pain or distress to someone
- * to damage or harm something
Usage Examples
- The accident hurt several people and damaged many cars
- * Her hurt feelings made her withdraw from social interactions
- * The storm hurt the crops and livestock