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to hurt
01
to cause injury or physical pain to yourself or someone else
Transitive: to hurt sb/sth
Example
Be careful with that toy; it could hurt someone.
He did n't see the step and hurt his foot.
02
to feel pain in a part of the body
Intransitive
Example
After the bee sting, the spot hurt for a few hours.
Do your eyes hurt after reading in the dim light?
03
to be the source of injury or trouble
Transitive: to hurt sth
Example
His rude comments hurt her confidence.
Excessive rain hurt the outdoor event plans.
04
to cause harm or negatively affect something
Transitive: to hurt sth
Example
The new policy changes could hurt small businesses.
Poor study habits hurt his chances of passing the exam.
05
to cause someone emotional pain or discomfort
Transitive: to hurt a person or their feelings
Example
His harsh words really hurt her feelings.
She did n't mean to hurt him with her criticism.
hurt
01
suffering from physical injury especially that suffered in battle
Example
Ambulances rushed to assist the hurt men and women on the battlefield.
He returned from the mission with a hurt arm but a determined spirit.
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
Example
He felt a sharp pain in his ankle after he hurt it while playing soccer.
The fall left her with a hurt wrist, which required a visit to the doctor for an X-ray.
03
psychological suffering
04
the act of damaging something or someone
05
a damage or loss
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