Hurt

46 words & definitions

bash
To hit hard and forcefully
clobber
To hit (someone) hard
conk
To hit someone on the head, usually with a heavy object.
gawk
To stare at someone in an rude and unbelieving way
lunge
To move suddenly and with a lot of force in order to catch, hit, or avoid something or someone
maul
(of an animal) To wound (a person or animal) by scratching and tearing
pummel
To continuously hit something or someone with the fist(s).
thrash
To beat a person or animal repeatedly and violently
wallop
To strike or hit someone or something very hard
brawl
To scuffle or fight in a rough, noisy manner.
brunt
The worst part or chief impact of a specified thing
injurious
Causing or likely to cause damage or harm.
scuffle
A short, confused fight or struggle at close quarters
jab
Poke (someone or something) roughly or quickly, especially with something sharp or pointed
slug
To hit someone hard
crush
Deform, pulverize, or force inwards by compressing forcefully
smack
Strike (someone or something), typically with the palm of the hand and as a punishment
scald
To injure with very hot liquid or steam
swat
To hit or attempt to hit something, especially an insect, with a sharp blow from a flat object
prey
Hunt and kill for food
brutal
Savagely violent
mortified
Very embarrassed
stun
To knock unconscious, or to be put into a dazed or semiconscious state
smother
To cover something completely
strangle
To try to kill someone by squeezing their throat
mutilate
To damage something severely
slash
To cut - or to reduce the size of something - with a sweeping movement.
slap
To hit quickly with the flat part of the hand
abuse
To speak to someone in an insulting or offensive way.
jab
A quick, sharp blow, especially with the fist
crush
A crowd of people pressed closely together, especially in an enclosed space
smack
A sharp slap or blow, typically one given with the palm of the hand
prey
An animal that is hunted and killed by another for food
slap
A quick hit with the flat part of the hand
abuse
The act of treating someone or something with cruelty, violence, or harshness, often resulting in harm or injury.
bruise
To hurt someone emotionally or physically, leaving a lasting feeling of pain or vulnerability.
brute
A violent or savage person, lacking in kindness or intelligence.
evict
To expel someone from a place or situation, especially for not following rules or social convention.
inflict
To cause someone to experience harm, pain, or suffering.
lethal
Capable of causing death; deadly or fatal.
mar
To cause a flaw or imperfection — to damage or spoil the appearance or quality of something — to make something less perfect or attractive.
puncture
A sharp or sudden blow or impact, often causing damage to something like a tire, balloon, or container.
retreat
To pull back or leave a position, often due to pressure, danger, or the need for rest.
downgrade
To reduce to a lower level of usefulness, status, or importance.
ruffian
A bully, someone who is violent toward others
troublemaker
A person who intentionally or unintentionally causes trouble.