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mortify vs hurt

hurt vs mortify

mortify is not a noun while hurt is a noun.

mortify is not an adjective while hurt is an adjective.

mortify and hurt both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
mortify No No Yes No
hurt Yes Yes Yes No
As verbs, hurt is a hypernym of mortify; that is, hurt is a word with a broader meaning than mortify:
  • mortify: cause to feel shame; hurt the pride of
  • hurt: hurt the feelings of
Other hypernyms of mortify include bruise, injure, offend, spite, wound.
mortify (noun) hurt (noun)
the act of damaging something or someone
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
mortify (adjective) hurt (adjective)
damaged; used of inanimate objects or their value
suffering from physical injury especially that suffered in battle
mortify (verb) hurt (verb)
undergo necrosis give trouble or pain to
cause to feel shame; hurt the pride of be in pain
hold within limits and control cause damage or affect negatively
practice self-denial of one's body and appetites hurt the feelings of
cause emotional anguish or make miserable
be the source of pain
feel physical pain
Difference between mortify and hurt

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