hurt for
Definition of hurt for
US, informal
1 : to lack (something needed) Those children are hurting for attention. The company is hurting for money right now.
2 : to have sympathy or pity for (someone) I hurt for those poor people.
From the M-W Editors
Word by Word Definitions
hurtplay
: to inflict with physical pain : wound
: to do substantial or material harm to : damage
: to cause emotional pain or anguish to : offend
: a cause of injury or damage : blow
: a bodily injury or wound
: mental or emotional distress or anguish : suffering
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