Hurt Definition
hurt
adjective
- suffering from physical injury especially that suffered in battle; "nursing his wounded arm"; "ambulances...for the hurt men and women"
- damaged inanimate objects or their value
noun
- any physical damage to the body caused by violence or accident or fracture etc.
- psychological suffering; "the death of his wife caused him great distress"
- feelings of mental or physical pain
- a damage or loss
- the act of damaging something or someone
verb
- be the source of pain
- give trouble or pain to; "This exercise will hurt your back"
- cause emotional anguish or make miserable; "It pains me to see my children not being taught well in school"
- cause damage or affect negatively; "Our business was hurt by the new competition"
- hurt the feelings of; "She hurt me when she did not include me among her guests"; "This remark really bruised my ego"
- feel physical pain; "Were you hurting after the accident?"
- feel pain or be in pain
"Hurt" in song lyrics
See how hurt is used in real songs:
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"Everybody lay down or your squads'll hurt"
1.4.0. Productions f/ Chapel, Livewire, Wise — Da Block is Hot -
"I look for work and get my feelings hurt"
2 Live Crew — In the Dust -
"Tryin' to do right for the people that I hurt"
504 Boyz f/ Magic — No Limit
Words that rhyme with hurt
Usage tips for "hurt"
Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "hurt" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for hurt to find words that pair well.