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to hurt
01
to cause injury or physical pain to yourself or someone else
Transitive: to hurt sb/sth
Examples
Be careful with that toy; it could hurt someone.
02
to feel pain in a part of the body
Intransitive
Examples
After the bee sting, the spot hurt for a few hours.
03
to be the source of injury or trouble
Transitive: to hurt sth
Examples
His rude comments hurt her confidence.
04
to cause harm or negatively affect something
Transitive: to hurt sth
Examples
The new policy changes could hurt small businesses.
05
to cause someone emotional pain or discomfort
Transitive: to hurt a person or their feelings
Examples
His harsh words really hurt her feelings.
hurt
01
experiencing physical injury, particularly one sustained in battle or conflict
Examples
Ambulances rushed to assist the hurt men and women on the battlefield.
02
damaged; used of inanimate objects or their value
Hurt
01
feelings of mental or physical pain
02
any physical injury, pain, suffering, or damage
Examples
He felt a sharp pain in his ankle after he hurt it while playing soccer.
03
psychological suffering
04
the act of damaging something or someone
05
a damage or loss
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