Choose the perfect synonym or antonym for the word To cause pain or injury to someone or something, either physically or emotionally.
Hurt
/hɜːt/Synonyms:
Antonyms:
Examples:
My head hurts a lot today.He hurt his leg playing soccer.
Etymology:
Originates from Middle English hurten, derived from Old French hurter, meaning to strike or collide with.
Usage Statistics:
108 mentions per 1 million words 
Hint: Frequency according to COCA
Very Often
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