Hurt

¹Hurt  verb  \'hərt\

Hurt | Hurt∙ing

Definition of HURT

Transitive verb

1  a: to inflict with physical pain : wound

    b: to do substantial or material harm to : damage 

2  a: to cause emotional pain or anguish to : offend

    b: to be detrimental to : hamper 

Intransitive verb

1  a: to suffer pain or grief

    b: to be in need

2  : to cause damage or distress 

     — hurt adjective

     — hurt∙er noun

"Sicks and stones may break your bones but words can hurt like hell."