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self-torment vs hurt

hurt vs self-torment

self-torment and hurt both are nouns.

self-torment is not an adjective while hurt is an adjective.

self-torment is not a verb while hurt is a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
self-torment Yes No No No
hurt Yes Yes Yes No
As nouns, hurt is a hypernym of self-torment; that is, hurt is a word with a broader meaning than self-torment:
  • self-torment: self-imposed distress
  • hurt: psychological suffering
Other hypernyms of self-torment include distress, suffering.
self-torment (noun) hurt (noun)
self-imposed distress 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
self-torment (adjective) hurt (adjective)
damaged; used of inanimate objects or their value
suffering from physical injury especially that suffered in battle
self-torment (verb) hurt (verb)
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 self-torment and hurt

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