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UK//ðeɪ hɜːt juː//US//ðeɪ hɜrt ju//

Meaning of They hurt you

To cause someone physical or emotional pain.

In simple words: To cause you physical or emotional pain.

They hurt you in a sentence

  • They hurt you when they ignored your feelings.
  • Sometimes, they hurt you without even realizing it.
  • They hurt you by spreading lies about you.
  • When they hurt you, it can be hard to forgive.
  • If they hurt you physically, you should seek help.

How to use They hurt you

Commonly used to describe emotional or physical pain. Avoid in formal contexts; consider alternatives for sensitive discussions.

Grammar pattern

subject + hurt + object

Memory hint

Imagine someone taking your toy and saying, 'They hurt you!'

Related words

Collocations with They hurt you

  • hurt someone's feelings
  • hurt deeply
  • they hurt each other

Synonyms for They hurt you

Common mistakes with They hurt you

  • Using 'hurted' instead of 'hurt' as the past tense.
  • Confusing with 'hurt' meaning injury with 'hurt' as in emotional pain.
  • Not clarifying who 'they' is in conversations.

Compare They hurt you with Injure, Wound, Torment

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Frequently asked questions about They hurt you

What does They hurt you mean?

To cause you physical or emotional pain.

What is the definition of They hurt you?

To cause someone physical or emotional pain.

How do you use They hurt you in a sentence?

They hurt you when they ignored your feelings.

Can you give another example of They hurt you?

Sometimes, they hurt you without even realizing it.

What are synonyms for They hurt you?

Common alternatives include injure, wound, afflict, torment, mislead.

What words go with They hurt you?

It commonly pairs with hurt someone's feelings, hurt deeply, they hurt each other.

What are common mistakes when using They hurt you?

Using 'hurted' instead of 'hurt' as the past tense. Confusing with 'hurt' meaning injury with 'hurt' as in emotional pain. Not clarifying who 'they' is in conversations.

How do you pronounce They hurt you?

US: //ðeɪ hɜrt ju//, UK: //ðeɪ hɜːt juː//. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use They hurt you?

Commonly used to describe emotional or physical pain. Avoid in formal contexts; consider alternatives for sensitive discussions.