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hurts

/hɜːts/ /hɝts/

Meanings
noun
An emotional or psychological humiliation or bad experience.

Examples :

"how to overcome old hurts of the past"
emotion mind suffering

Related Words

Illustration humiliation

humiliation noun

/hjuːˌmɪliˈeɪʃən/

The act of humiliating or humbling someone; abasement of pride; mortification.

"The public announcement of his mistake caused a significant humiliation for him. "

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detriment noun

/ˈdɛtɹɪmənt/

Harm, hurt, damage.

"Procrastinating on the project caused a detriment to my final grade. "

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representing verb

/ɹɛpɹɪˈzɛntɪŋ/

To present again or anew; to present by means of something standing in the place of; to exhibit the counterpart or image of; to typify.

"The student is representing the country of France in the class presentation. "

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antiseptic noun

/ˌæntiˈseptɪk/

Any substance that inhibits the growth and reproduction of microorganisms. Generally includes only those that are used on living objects (as opposed to disinfectants) and aren't transported by the lymphatic system to destroy bacteria in the body (as opposed to antibiotics).

"The nurse used an antiseptic to clean the cut on the boy's knee before applying the bandage. "

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psychological adjective

/ˌsaɪkəˈlɒdʒɪkl/ /ˌsaɪkəˈlɑːdʒɪkl/

Of or pertaining to psychology.

"The teacher's psychological approach to teaching helped students feel more comfortable in class. "

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experience noun

/ɪkˈspɪə.ɹɪəns/ /ɪkˈspɪɹ.i.əns/

The effect upon the judgment or feelings produced by any event, whether witnessed or participated in; personal and direct impressions as contrasted with description or fancies; personal acquaintance; actual enjoyment or suffering.

"It was an experience he would not soon forget."

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legislator noun

/ˈlɛdʒɪsleɪtər/ /ˈlɛdʒɪˌsleɪtər/

Someone who creates or enacts laws

"The legislator proposed a new law requiring all students to wear school uniforms. "

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blacksmith noun

/ˈblæk.smɪθ/

A person who forges iron.

"The blacksmith hammered the hot metal into a horseshoe. "

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reelection noun

/ˌriːɪˈlɛkʃən/ /ˌriːəˈlɛkʃən/

The act of being elected after already being elected once, and already having served out one's first term.

"The mayor's reelection campaign focused on her record of improving city schools. "

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surrounding verb

/səˈɹaʊndɪŋ/

To encircle something or simultaneously extend in all directions.

"The large oak tree surrounding the picnic area provided welcome shade. "

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trunnions noun

/ˈtrʌnɪənz/

One of the short stubby bearings on either side of a cannon; a gudgeon.

"The model cannon pivoted smoothly because it was securely mounted on its trunnions. "

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emotional adjective

/ɪˈməʊʃnəl/ /iˈmoʊʃənəl/

Of or relating to the emotions.

"emotional crisis"