Hurtful and Hard

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Hurtful adjective - Causing or capable of causing harm.

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Hard and hurtful are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Hard" instead an adjective "Hurtful".

Nearby Words: hurt, hurting

Hard adjective - Having or showing a lack of sympathy or tender feelings.

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Hurtful and hard are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Hurtful" instead an adjective "Hard".

Nearby Words: harden, hardship, hardy, hardly, hardness

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