Synonyms for

Hurts

Verb / hɜ:ts / Another word for hurts — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

To cause physical or emotional pain.

Synonyms & similar words

bruise ache anguish trauma harm injury pain bewell scathe detriment damage injure suffering spite distress suffer offend wound hurt smart aches stings throbs suffers discomforts pains smartings soreness tortures twinges wounds afflicts agonizes ails bleeds bruises burns cramps excruciates

Synonyms by register

Formal

afflicts harms damages injures

Informal

bugs annoys gets to bothers

Literary

wounds grieves afflicts

Antonyms

heals soothes eases comforts relieves mends

Common collocations

  • hurts a lot
  • hurts badly
  • hurts my feelings
  • hurts the environment
  • hurts my head
  • hurts my eyes
  • hurts the cause

Word family

noun hurt
verb hurt
adjective hurt

Usage note

While 'hurt' can refer to physical pain, it is also commonly used to describe emotional distress or damage to something abstract. Be mindful of the context to convey the intended meaning.

Example sentences

  1. It hurts when I touch the hot stove.
  2. My heart hurts when someone is mean to me.
  3. My brother hurts my feelings when he calls me names.
  4. When I have a headache, my head hurts a lot.
  5. If I fall and scrape my knee, it hurts really bad.

Quotes

  • The pain of the mind is worse than the pain of the body.
  • It hurts to let go, but sometimes it hurts more to hold on.
  • When someone hurts you, cry a river, build a bridge, and get over it.

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