English phrase from drama scenes

What Does "want to hurt" Mean?

Learn what "want to hurt" means, when people say it, and how to use it naturally in English.

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Rude
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Threaten

I want to hurt the man who ruined your life.

It means the speaker feels extreme anger and wants to harm the person who caused the damage.

From She Is Mine, Episode 19

When do people say this?

Scene Context

Someone says they want to hurt the man who caused someone else's suffering.

Usage Scenario

This is violent and not suitable for normal use; learners should only recognize it as an extreme threat. It would sound deeply alarming in real life.

Better ways to say it

1
I want to hurt the man who ruined your life.
2
I could kill him.
3
I want him to pay for what he did.

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