hurting

• Nom désignant une sensation de douleur physique ou de détresse, comme une douleur ou un inconfort dans le corps.

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

indénombrable

1. Physical pain or discomfortB1formal

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

   douleur physique

   • 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.

   Synonymesacheagonydiscomfortdistresshurtpainsorenesssuffering

• Verbe signifiant causer une douleur ou un dommage physique ou émotionnel à quelqu'un ou à quelque chose.

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

verbe irrégulier

1. Cause physical painA1formal

   To cause physical injury or pain to someone or something.

   blesser (causer une douleur physique)

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

   Synonymesbruiseburncripplecutdamagedisableharminjuremaimwound

   Antonymescurehealmendsoothe

2. Cause emotional painA2informal

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

   blesser moralement

   • 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.

   Synonymesbruisecutdistressoffendpainsaddenstingupsetwound

   Antonymescheercomfortconsolereassuresoothe

3. Damage or harmB1formal

   To cause damage to something or have a negative effect.

   Endommager ou nuire

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

   Synonymesbruisedamagedisableharmimpairinjuremarspoilwound

   Antonymesaidbenefitfixhealhelpmendrepair