What does hurting mean?
Hurting means present participle and gerund of hurt.
Hurting
Pronunciation varies by accent · verb
Meaning
present participle and gerund of hurt.
Definitions by Sense
- present participle and gerund of hurt
- A sensation that hurts.
- Feeling or causing pain.
Example Sentences
Surely, it may be urged, no one else can be the subject of my very hurtings or my very itchings. Other people can hurt or itch in the same way […]
Synonyms for hurting
Antonyms for hurting
Related Words
Word Forms
- hurtings
- more hurting
- most hurting
Usage Notes
Choose a synonym only when it preserves the intended meaning, tone, and grammar of the full sentence.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for hurting?
Common synonyms include pain.
What is the opposite of hurting?
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
How do you use hurting in a sentence?
Surely, it may be urged, no one else can be the subject of my very hurtings or my very itchings. Other people can hurt or itch in the same way […]
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