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itch vs hurt

hurt vs itch

itch and hurt both are nouns.

itch is not an adjective while hurt is an adjective.

itch and hurt both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
itch Yes No Yes No
hurt Yes Yes Yes No
As verbs, hurt is a hypernym of itch; that is, hurt is a word with a broader meaning than itch:
  • itch: have or perceive an itch
  • hurt: be the source of pain
Other hypernyms of itch include ache, smart.
itch (noun) hurt (noun)
an irritating cutaneous sensation that produces a desire to scratch the act of damaging something or someone
a strong restless desire a damage or loss
a contagious skin infection caused by the itch mite; characterized by persistent itching and skin irritation 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
itch (adjective) hurt (adjective)
damaged; used of inanimate objects or their value
suffering from physical injury especially that suffered in battle
itch (verb) hurt (verb)
have a strong desire or urge to do something give trouble or pain to
have or perceive an itch be in pain
scrape or rub as if to relieve itching cause damage or affect negatively
cause to perceive an itch hurt the feelings of
cause emotional anguish or make miserable
be the source of pain
feel physical pain
Difference between itch and hurt

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