hurting

n.	1.	a feeling of pain.
adj.	1.	aching when touched.
	2.	In distress; experiencing difficulty; as, with the dollar exchange rate so high, companies dependent on exports are really hurting.

Noun

1.

hurting - a symptom of some physical hurt or disorder; "the patient developed severe pain and distension" Synonyms: pain

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