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hunger vs hurt

hurt vs hunger

hunger and hurt both are nouns.

hunger is not an adjective while hurt is an adjective.

hunger and hurt both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
hunger Yes No Yes No
hurt Yes Yes Yes No
As verbs, hurt is a hypernym of hunger; that is, hurt is a word with a broader meaning than hunger:
  • hunger: be hungry; go without food
  • hurt: be in pain
Other hypernyms of hunger include suffer.
As verbs, hurt is a hypernym of hunger; that is, hurt is a word with a broader meaning than hunger:
  • hunger: feel the need to eat
  • hurt: be the source of pain
Other hypernyms of hunger include ache, smart.
hunger (noun) hurt (noun)
strong desire for something (not food or drink) the act of damaging something or someone
a physiological need for food; the consequence of food deprivation a damage or loss
feelings of mental or physical pain
psychological suffering
any physical damage to the body caused by violence or accident or fracture etc.; the condition of an injury
hunger (adjective) hurt (adjective)
damaged; used of inanimate objects or their value
suffering from physical injury especially that suffered in battle
hunger (verb) hurt (verb)
be hungry; go without food give trouble or pain to
have a craving, appetite, or great desire for be in pain
feel the need to eat 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 hunger and hurt

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