hurt (A2)
verb
Pronunciation: /hɜːrt/
Definition
To cause pain or injury to someone or something.
Examples
The fall did not hurt him, but he was shaken.
She hurt her ankle playing soccer.
Don't say that, you'll hurt her feelings.
How to Use hurt
- hurt yourself (collocation)
- To cause injury to oneself. — "He hurt himself while fixing the car."
- hurt feelings (collocation)
- To cause emotional distress to someone. — "His careless remark hurt her feelings."
- hurt someone badly (collocation)
- To cause significant pain or injury to someone. — "The accident hurt him badly."
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