What does hurting mean?

Definitions for hurting
hurt·ing

This dictionary definitions page includes all the possible meanings, example usage and translations of the word hurting.

Princeton's WordNet

  1. pain, hurtingnoun

    a symptom of some physical hurt or disorder

    "the patient developed severe pain and distension"

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  1. hurting

    Hurting is the act of causing physical or emotional pain or harm to someone or something. It can include actions such as physical assault, verbal abuse or any form of mistreatment that leads to discomfort, distress, or suffering. Hurt can also be a subjective feeling of pain or distress.

Webster Dictionary

  1. Hurting

    of Hurt

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  1. unright

  2. ungirth

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Numerology

  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of hurting in Chaldean Numerology is: 8

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of hurting in Pythagorean Numerology is: 7

Examples of hurting in a Sentence

  1. Mike Berry:

    At a time when our nation is hurting and many feel hopeless, why on earth would Mikey Weinstein attack prayer? america has the strongest military in history, but our brave service members are not immune to the havoc COVID-19 has wreaked.

  2. Shakuwra Dabre:

    And please accept my deepest condolences, sincerely. As a mother now I hurt for the loss of my son. Just like they're hurting for the loss of their sons.

  3. Masahiro Ichikawa:

    In the longer term, we could see slower Chinese growth hurting surrounding countries.

  4. Mindy McGillivray:

    I'm sorry for making you uncomfortable, I'm sorry for disrespecting you or hurting you in any way, that would help me.

  5. David Weisenberger:

    We believe there is enough water in the river for us to appropriate without hurting anyone.

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