hurt: Meaning and Definition of

hurt

1. to cause bodily injury to; injure: He was badly hurt in the accident.
2. to cause bodily pain to or in: The wound still hurts him.
3. to damage or decrease the efficiency of (a material object) by striking, rough use, improper care, etc.: Moths can't hurt this suit because it's mothproof. Dirty oil can hurt a car's engine.
4. to affect adversely; harm: to hurt one's reputation; It wouldn't hurt the lawn if you watered it more often.
5. to cause mental pain to; offend or grieve: She hurt his feelings by not asking him to the party.

1. to feel or suffer bodily or mental pain or distress: My back still hurts.
2. to cause bodily or mental pain or distress: The blow to his pride hurt most.
3. to cause injury, damage, or harm.
4. to suffer want or need.

1. a blow that inflicts a wound; bodily injury or the cause of such injury.
2. injury, damage, or harm.
3. the cause of mental pain or offense, as an insult.
4. a rounded azure.

1. physically injured: The hurt child was taken to the hospital.
2. offended; unfavorably affected: hurt pride.
3. suggesting that one has been offended or is suffering in mind: Take that hurt look off your face!
4. damaged: hurt merchandise.