Hurting

Synonyms of hurting

• harming
• injuring
• wounding

Antonyms of hurting

• comforting
• soothing
• healing

Collocations of hurting

pain

Frequency: 80 %

The injury caused him a lot of pain.

heartache

Frequency: 70 %

The breakup left him with a lot of heartache.

suffering

Frequency: 60 %

She was suffering from the loss of her pet.

grief

Frequency: 50 %

The family was still grieving the loss of their loved one.

anguish

Frequency: 45 %

His anguished cries could be heard throughout the house.

Idiomatic Expressions for hurting

• Phrase: hurting for attention
  Meaning: to crave or desire attention from others
  Usage: She is always acting out because she is hurting for attention.