Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
hurt
verb
/hɜːrt/
Definition
to cause pain or injury to someone or something
Examples
- She didn’t mean to hurt his feelings with her words.
- The athlete hurt his knee during the game.
- Be careful not to hurt yourself when lifting that heavy box.
Meaning
Hurt refers to the physical or emotional pain inflicted on a person or an animal. It can also describe the act of harming or causing distress.
Synonyms
- injure
- harm
- ache
- pain
- distress
