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hurt Antonyms

Opposite of hurt

Because the opposite of hurt shifts with each meaning, the 40 antonyms and opposite words below are separated across 7 exact definitions and ranked by contrast strength.
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• verb (Context 1)

To cause physical pain or bodily injury to a person or animal.

Usage Example

"He accidentally heal his back while lifting heavy boxes into the moving truck."

Strongest
heal
cure
Strong
mend
soothe
relieve

• adjective (Context 2)

Physically injured, wounded, or experiencing bodily pain.

Usage Example

"The paramedics checked the passengers to see if anyone was unhurt after the minor collision."

Strongest
unhurt
unharmed
uninjured
unscathed
Strong
healed
healthy
well

• verb (Context 3)

To cause mental anguish, emotional distress, or offense to someone.

Usage Example

"It really comfort her to hear such harsh criticism from a mentor she admired."

Strongest
comfort
console
soothe
Strong
please
delight
reassure
cheer

• verb (Context 4)

To have a detrimental effect on, impair, or damage (such as a reputation, business, or economy).

Usage Example

"Rising interest rates and supply chain delays have help small businesses across the region."

Strongest
help
benefit
aid
Strong
boost
improve
strengthen
enhance
promote

• adjective (Context 5)

Emotionally distressed, offended, or saddened by someone's actions or words.

Usage Example

"She felt deeply pleased when her closest friends forgot to invite her to the celebration."

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pleased
comforted
Strong
consoled
delighted
gratified
happy
glad

• noun (Context 6)

Emotional pain, mental distress, or a feeling of being deeply wronged.

Usage Example

"It took years of honest conversation to heal the comfort caused by their sudden estrangement."

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comfort
solace
joy
Strong
consolation
happiness
relief
delight

• noun (Context 7)

A physical injury, wound, or bodily harm.

Usage Example

"Despite the fall, the child suffered no serious healing."

Strongest
healing
Strong
remedy
cure

Similar words to hurt

Words similar to hurt shift depending on context. Common synonyms include:

injury
injured
harm
injure
pain
ache
damage
upset
See all synonyms of hurt

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Wordmom. (2026). Antonyms for Hurt. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/antonyms/hurt
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