hurting

• Sustantivo que denota un síntoma de dolor físico o malestar, como dolor o incomodidad en el cuerpo, o un daño emocional o sufrimiento.

A noun referring to a symptom of some physical hurt or disorder, such as pain or discomfort in the body.

incontable

1. Physical pain or discomfortB1formal

   A symptom of some physical hurt or disorder; the sensation of pain.

   Dolor físico

   • The hurting in his leg lasted for days after the accident.
   • She complained of a constant hurting in her lower back.
   • The doctor asked about the location of the hurting.

   Sinónimosacheagonydiscomfortdistresshurtpainsorenesssuffering

• Verbo que indica causar daño o dolor físico o emocional a alguien o algo, o experimentar dolor o malestar.

A verb used to indicate causing physical or emotional pain or injury to someone or something.

verbo irregular

1. Cause physical painA1formal

   To cause physical injury or pain to someone or something.

   Causar dolor físico

   • He fell and hurt his knee badly.
   • The accident hurt several passengers.
   • Be careful not to hurt yourself with that knife.

   Sinónimosbruiseburncripplecutdamagedisableharminjuremaimwound

   Antónimoscurehealmendsoothe

2. Cause emotional painA2informal

   To cause emotional distress, upset, or offense to someone.

   herir (emocionalmente)

   • Her words really hurt my feelings.
   • I didn't mean to hurt you with my comment.
   • He was hurt by the criticism from his boss.

   Sinónimosbruisecutdistressoffendpainsaddenstingupsetwound

   Antónimoscheercomfortconsolereassuresoothe

3. Damage or harmB1formal

   To cause damage to something or have a negative effect.

   Dañar o perjudicar

   • The storm hurt the crops significantly.
   • High prices hurt the company's sales.
   • The scandal hurt his reputation permanently.

   Sinónimosbruisedamagedisableharmimpairinjuremarspoilwound

   Antónimosaidbenefitfixhealhelpmendrepair