HURT

I. verb (~; ~ing) Etymology: Middle English, probably from Anglo-French ~er to strike, prick, collide with, probably of Germanic origin; akin to Old Norse hrūtr male sheep Date: 13th century transitive verb 1. to inflict with physical pain ; wound , to do substantial or material harm to ; damage , 2. to cause emotional pain or anguish to ; offend , to be detrimental to ; hamper , intransitive verb 1. to suffer pain or grief, to be in need, to cause damage or distress , see: injure ~ adjective ~er noun II. noun Date: 13th century a cause of injury or damage ; blow , 2. a bodily injury or wound, mental distress or anguish ; suffering , wrong , harm