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HURT

(noun, adj.sat, verb, adj.)

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There are 16 meanings of the word Hurt.

How to pronounce hurt:

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Hurt - as a noun

Psychological suffering

Example: "The death of his wife caused him great distress"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
distress9suffering16
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
pain6painfulness16
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Feelings of mental or physical pain

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
suffering16
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
pain6painfulness16
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

A damage or loss

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
detriment12
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
damage10harm9impairment16
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

The act of damaging something or someone

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
damage10harm9scathe11
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
change of integrity
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Hurt - as an adjective satellite

Suffering from physical injury especially that suffered in battle

Example: "Nursing his wounded arm"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
wounded12

Damaged; used of inanimate objects or their value

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
weakened16

Hurt - as a verb

Be the source of pain

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
ache9smart7
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
cause to be perceived
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Give trouble or pain to

Example: "This exercise will hurt your back"

Hypernyms (Closely Related)
indispose12
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Cause emotional anguish or make miserable

Example: "It pains me to see my children not being taught well in school"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
anguish11pain6
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
discomfit17discompose17disconcert15untune6upset7
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Cause damage or affect negatively

Example: "Our business was hurt by the new competition"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
injure13

Hurt the feelings of

Example: "She hurt me when she did not include me among her guests"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
bruise8injure13offend13spite7wound9
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
arouse6elicit8enkindle13evoke12fire7kindle11provoke16raise5
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Feel physical pain

Example: "Were you hurting after the accident?"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
ache9suffer12
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
comprehend20perceive15
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Be in pain

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
suffer12
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
be4
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Hurt - as an adjective

Wounded, physically injured.

Pained.

Example Sentences

"He hurt his leg while playing soccer."
"The loud music hurt my ears."
"I accidentally hurt her feelings with my comment."
"She hurt her back lifting heavy boxes."
"The sunburn really hurt his skin."
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Word Game Points

Is HURT a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, hurt is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

HURT has a SCRABBLE points total of 7.

Is HURT a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, hurt is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
HURT has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 7.

Is HURT a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, hurt is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
HURT has a WORDFEUD points total of 8.

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