church hurt en · NOUN
Etymology
From church + hurt.
Meanings
- (countable, uncountable) Emotional, spiritual, or psychological pain experienced within a church community, often stemming from abuse of power, manipulation, hypocrisy, gossip, or conflict with leaders or members.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| church hurts | Number=Plur | lexicographic | |
| church-hurt | alternative | lexicographic |