I. ˈhərt verb
( hurt ; hurt·ing )
Etymology: Middle English, probably from Anglo-French hurter to strike, prick, collide with, probably of Germanic origin; akin to Old Norse hrūtr male sheep
Date: 13th century
transitive verb
1.
a. : to inflict with physical pain : wound
b. : to do substantial or material harm to : damage
the dry summer has hurt the land
2.
a. : to cause emotional pain or anguish to : offend
b. : to be detrimental to : hamper
charges of graft hurt my chances of being elected
intransitive verb
1.
a. : to suffer pain or grief
b. : to be in need — usually used with for
hurt ing for money
2. : to cause damage or distress
hit where it hurt s
Synonyms: see injure
• hurt adjective
• hurt·er noun
II. noun
Date: 13th century
1. : a cause of injury or damage : blow
2.
a. : a bodily injury or wound
b. : mental distress or anguish : suffering
3. : wrong , harm