hurter
Elementary (A2)
IPA: /ˈhɜːrtər/
KK: /ˈhɜrtər/
noun
Definition
A person who causes pain or injury to someone else.
Example
The hurter was held responsible for the injuries caused during the fight.
Conversation
I can't believe how some people can be such a hurter without realizing it.
I know! It really hurts when they say mean things.
Yeah, sometimes I wonder if they think about their words at all.
Exactly, it’s important to be kind and considerate to others.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
attacker
assailant
oppressor
Antonyms
protector
defender
savior
verb
Definition
To crash into something or collide with it, often making a loud noise.
Example
The car hurtled down the road and hurt into the barrier.
Tense Forms
Past: hurt
Past Participle: hurt
Conversation
Did you see how that car hurter the fence yesterday?
Yeah, it was such a loud crash!
I couldn't believe how hard it hurter it.
Root Explanation
Hurter → The word 'hurter' is formed from 'hurt' (from Old English 'yrnan', meaning to injure or cause pain) and '-er' (meaning a person who). A hurter is a person who causes injury or pain.
Memory Tip
Think of someone who 'causes pain' — 'hurt' means to injure, and '-er' indicates a person. This helps you remember that a hurter is someone who inflicts hurt.
Visually Confused Words
ureter
hurler
hunter
chuter
hurr
hure
huer