Emily Dickinson Lexicon
Definition for Hurt (-s)
hurt (-s), v. [OFr to knock, push, jar, strike, hit violently.] (webplay: feet, harm, oil, pain, pressure, strength, wine).
- Harm; bodily injure; physically damage; [fig.] spiritually impair
- Vex; grieve; distress; cause mental anguish to.
- Feel pain; suffer injury.
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