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hurt
verb · Say it: HURT
What it means
Foundationto cause pain or injury to someone or something
Harry hurt his knee when he tripped during the football match.
Similar and opposite words
Synonyms (similar meaning)
- harm
- injure
- wound
Antonyms (opposite meaning)
- heal
- soothe
More examples
- Be gentle with the kitten so you do not hurt it.
Where the word comes from
From Old French 'hurter', meaning to knock or strike.
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