Meaning of the word hurts in English

What does hurts mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

hurts

US /hɜrts/
UK /hɜːts/

Verb

1.

cause physical pain or injury to

Example:
My back hurts from lifting those heavy boxes.
Did you fall? Does your knee still hurt?
2.

cause emotional pain or distress to

Example:
It hurts me to see you so sad.
His words really hurt her feelings.

Noun

a feeling of physical or emotional pain

Example:
The hurts of the past still linger.
He tried to hide his emotional hurts.