Hurt and Joy

Opposite meaning words

Hurt verb - To feel deep sadness or mental pain.

Usage example: I know you must be hurting from the cruel words they said

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Joy is an antonym for hurt in topics: distress, injury.

Nearby Words: hurtful, hurting

Joy verb - To feel or express joy or triumph.

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Hurt is an antonym for joy.

Nearby Words: joyful, joyous, joyless, joyfully, joyously

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