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distress vs hurt

hurt vs distress

distress and hurt both are nouns.

distress is not an adjective while hurt is an adjective.

distress and hurt both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
distress Yes No Yes No
hurt Yes Yes Yes No
As nouns, distress and hurt are synonyms defined as:
  • distress and hurt: psychological suffering
Other synonyms of distress include suffering.
distress (noun) hurt (noun)
the seizure and holding of property as security for payment of a debt or satisfaction of a claim the act of damaging something or someone
psychological suffering a damage or loss
extreme physical pain feelings of mental or physical pain
a state of adversity (danger or affliction or need) psychological suffering
any physical damage to the body caused by violence or accident or fracture etc.; the condition of an injury
distress (adjective) hurt (adjective)
damaged; used of inanimate objects or their value
suffering from physical injury especially that suffered in battle
distress (verb) hurt (verb)
cause mental pain to give trouble or pain to
bring into difficulties or distress, especially financial hardship be in pain
cause damage or affect negatively
hurt the feelings of
cause emotional anguish or make miserable
be the source of pain
feel physical pain
Difference between distress and hurt

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