hurting (A2)

verb

Pronunciation: /ˈhɜːrtɪŋ/

Definition

Causing physical pain or injury.

Examples

• The fall left her leg hurting badly.

• He was hurting from the deep cut on his arm.

• The constant noise was hurting my ears.

How to Use hurting

hurt someone's feelings (idiom)

To cause someone to feel sad or upset. — "I didn't mean to hurt her feelings with my comment."

hurting from (prepositional phrase)

Experiencing pain originating from a specific cause or body part. — "He was hurting from the injury he sustained in the game."

Synonyms of hurting

Words with a similar meaning to hurting:

• aching
• sore
• paining
• agonizing

Antonyms of hurting

Words with the opposite meaning to hurting:

• healing
• soothing

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