Main Entry: ¹hurt

Pronunciation: \ˈhərt\

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 hrūtr male sheep

Date: 13th century

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>

synonyms see injure

— hurt adjective

— hurt·er noun