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Meaning of hurting

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

hurting

verb

Definitions

  1. To be painful.

    Example: Does your leg still hurt? / It is starting to feel better.

  2. To cause (a creature) physical pain and/or injury.

    Example: If anybody hurts my little brother, I will get upset.

  3. To cause (somebody) emotional pain.

  4. To undermine, impede, or damage.

    Example: This latest gaffe hurts the legislator’s reelection prospects still further.

noun

Definitions

  1. A sensation that hurts.