hurts 1 of 2

verb

Definition of hurtsnext
present tense third-person singular of hurt
1
as in aches
to feel or cause physical pain my head hurts a bad sprain that really hurts I hurt all over

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2
as in damages
to reduce the soundness, effectiveness, or perfection of don't worry that you'll hurt the new lawn by walking across it

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as in injures
to cause bodily damage to the common belief that reading in poor light hurts your eyes

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as in grieves
to feel deep sadness or mental pain I know you must be hurting from the cruel words they said

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hurts

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noun

plural of hurt
1
as in pains
a state of great suffering of body or mind in her hurt she said a lot of things to her boyfriend that she didn't really mean

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as in harms
something that causes loss or pain a totally baseless accusation that caused lasting hurt to his reputation

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hurts
  1. aches
  2. mourns
  3. injuries
  4. weakens
  5. harms
  6. erodes
  7. impairs
Verb
  • The common symptoms are nausea, stomach pain, fever, headaches, and body aches.
    Cindy Krischer Goodman, Sun Sentinel, 23 Dec. 2024
  • Symptoms of lactic acidosis include nausea, vomiting, fatigue, body aches, respiratory distress, abdominal pain and fast, deep breathing.
    Benedict Cosgrove, Newsweek, 19 Dec. 2024
Definition of aches
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  • Abundant Life Christian School, a nondenominational institution with 420 students, mourns the lives lost while grappling with the tragedy's aftermath.
    Amir Daftari, Newsweek, 19 Dec. 2024
  • Theater community mourns the loss of Jared Sakren Many of Sakren's friends, colleagues and former students expressed their emotions at the news of his passing on social media and to The Arizona Republic.
    Meredith G. White, The Arizona Republic, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of mourns
Noun
  • According to police, two people suffered injuries that were not considered life-threatening.
    Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 24 Dec. 2024
  • Both pilots ejected and were rescued, one with minor injuries, according to Central Command.
    Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 24 Dec. 2024
Definition of injuries
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  • An easy monetary policy typically weakens a country’s currency, making exports cheaper and potentially supports growth in the face of tariffs.
    Lim Hui Jie, CNBC, 23 Dec. 2024
  • Doing so weakens your home's heating system and is a fire hazard.
    Rabekah Henderson, Southern Living, 20 Dec. 2024
Definition of weakens
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  • The setup is designed to protect them from ravens, coyotes and other predators, along with the other harms a Marine base might present.
    Andrew J. Campa, Los Angeles Times, 22 Dec. 2024
  • Their presence in the environment harms wildlife, disrupts ecosystems, and poses a potential risk to human health.
    Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 18 Dec. 2024
Definition of harms
Verb
  • This kind of polarization erodes trust, relationships, and performance.
    Ann Kowal Smith, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
  • Expectations shape perception, and failing to meet them erodes trust.
    Rolling Stone Culture Council, Rolling Stone, 20 Dec. 2024
Definition of erodes
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  • For example, a study published in the Journal of Personality found that chronic stress impairs a person’s ability to regulate their desires and prioritize effectively.
    Dr. Aviva Legatt, Forbes, 12 Dec. 2024
  • Alcohol impairs the body’s ability to function and fight infection.
    Emily Dashiell, Verywell Health, 12 Dec. 2024
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