Word HURT: meanings, synonyms & antonyms
hurt
🇺🇸 [hɜːrt]
Meanings
To cause physical pain or injury to someone or something. Hurt can also refer to emotional distress or harm, either from words or actions.
Examples
- He hurt his ankle while playing soccer.
- Her feelings were hurt when she wasn’t invited to the party.
- The news of the accident hurt him deeply.
Synonyms
injure
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wound
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damage
Antonyms
heal
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comfort
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soothe