This is the 9019th most frequent Catalan word.
ferir
"Ferir" means "to wound" or "to injure" in English.
In this context, 'ferir' is used to indicate causing injury or harm physically.
Per accident, la pilota va ferir el seu braç.
By accident, the ball injured her arm.
Here, 'ferir' is metaphorically used to signify causing emotional pain.
Les seves paraules van ferir els sentiments de l'amic.
Her words hurt the friend's feelings.
In this case, 'ferir' is figuratively referring to affecting negatively or damaging the trust.