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I didn't wanted to hurt you vs I didn't want to hurt you

The correct phrase is 'I didn't want to hurt you.' The verb 'want' should be in its base form after 'didn't.' 'Wanted' is the past tense form of 'want.' However, in this case, the negation 'didn't' already indicates the past tense, so 'want' should be used.
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Last updated: August 04, 2024

I didn't wanted to hurt you

This phrase is incorrect. The verb 'want' should be in the base form after 'didn't.'

Incorrect. The correct form is 'I didn't want to hurt you.'

I didn't want to hurt you

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

Correct. Use this phrase to express that you did not intend to cause harm.

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