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hurt vs distress

distress vs hurt

hurt and distress both are nouns.

hurt is an adjective but distress is not an adjective.

hurt and distress both are verbs.

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

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