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insult vs hurt

hurt vs insult

insult and hurt both are nouns.

insult is not an adjective while hurt is an adjective.

insult and hurt both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
insult Yes No Yes No
hurt Yes Yes Yes No
As verbs, hurt is a hypernym of insult; that is, hurt is a word with a broader meaning than insult:
  • insult: treat, mention, or speak to rudely
  • hurt: hurt the feelings of
Other hypernyms of insult include bruise, injure, offend, spite, wound.
insult (noun) hurt (noun)
a deliberately offensive act or something producing the effect of deliberate disrespect the act of damaging something or someone
a rude expression intended to offend or hurt 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
insult (adjective) hurt (adjective)
damaged; used of inanimate objects or their value
suffering from physical injury especially that suffered in battle
insult (verb) hurt (verb)
treat, mention, or speak to rudely give trouble or pain to
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 insult and hurt

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