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prick vs hurt

hurt vs prick

prick and hurt both are nouns.

prick is not an adjective while hurt is an adjective.

prick and hurt both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
prick Yes No Yes No
hurt Yes Yes Yes No
As verbs, hurt is a hypernym of prick; that is, hurt is a word with a broader meaning than prick:
  • prick: cause a stinging pain
  • hurt: feel physical pain
Other hypernyms of prick include ache, suffer.
prick (noun) hurt (noun)
the act of puncturing with a small point the act of damaging something or someone
obscene terms for penis a damage or loss
insulting terms of address for people who are stupid or irritating or ridiculous feelings of mental or physical pain
a depression scratched or carved into a surface psychological suffering
any physical damage to the body caused by violence or accident or fracture etc.; the condition of an injury
prick (adjective) hurt (adjective)
damaged; used of inanimate objects or their value
suffering from physical injury especially that suffered in battle
prick (verb) hurt (verb)
make a small hole into, as with a needle or a thorn give trouble or pain to
deliver a sting to be in pain
stab or urge on as if with a pointed stick cause damage or affect negatively
to cause a sharp emotional pain hurt the feelings of
to stick up cause emotional anguish or make miserable
cause a stinging pain be the source of pain
cause a prickling sensation feel physical pain
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