Synonyms for Hurt
Definition of 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.
20 synonyms found
Writing tips for "hurt"
Choosing the right synonym depends on context, tone, and audience. Words like ache, anguish, bruised can replace "hurt" depending on the shade of meaning you need. In poetry and songwriting, swapping synonyms lets you match a rhyme scheme or meter without changing your meaning. In prose, varying your word choice avoids repetition and keeps readers engaged.
With 20 alternatives available, "hurt" gives you flexibility across registers — from formal to casual, from literary to conversational. Try pairing these synonyms with our rhyme finder to discover words that both mean and sound like what you need.
"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