hurt

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hurt[1,verb] hurt[2,noun]

Main Entry: ¹hurt
Pronunciation: 'h&rt
Function: verb
Inflected Form(s): hurt; hurt·ing
Etymology: Middle English, probably from Anglo-French hurter to strike, prick, collide with, probably of Germanic origin; akin to Old Norse hrutr male sheep
transitive verb
1 a : to inflict with physical pain : WOUND b : to do substantial or material harm to : DAMAGE <the dry summer has hurt the land>
2 a : to cause emotional pain or anguish to : OFFEND b : to be detrimental to : HAMPER <charges of graft hurt my chances of being elected>
intransitive verb
1 a : to suffer pain or grief b : to be in need -- usually used with for <hurting for money>
2 : to cause damage or distress <hit where it hurts>
synonym see INJURE
- hurt adjective
- hurt·er noun