damaging
word · lemma: damage
Definition
Causing harm, injury, or negative effects; something that reduces value or quality.
Usage & Nuances
'Damaging' is often used for actions, statements, or effects that have a negative impact. Common collocations include 'damaging effect', 'damaging report', 'damaging to reputation'. It can describe both physical and non-physical harm.
Spanish: dañino - perjudicial - dañandoPortuguese (BR): prejudicial - danoso - que causa danoPortuguese (PT): prejudicial - danoso - que causa danoChinese (Simplified): 有害的 - 造成损害的Chinese (Traditional): 有害的 - 造成損害的Hindi: हानिकारक - नुकसान पहुँचाने वालाArabic: ضارّ - مدمّرBengali: ক্ষতিকর - ধ্বংসাত্মকRussian: разрушительный - наносящий вредJapanese: 有害な - 損害を与えるVietnamese: gây hại - tổn hạiKorean: 해로운 - 손상을 주는Turkish: zararlı - hasar vericiUrdu: نقصان دہ - تباہ کنIndonesian: merusak - berbahaya
Example Sentences
Smoking can have damaging effects on your health.
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That was a damaging mistake for the company.
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Too much sun can be damaging to your skin.
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His damaging comments hurt her reputation at work.
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Leaking oil from the engine could be extremely damaging over time.
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Social media rumors can be more damaging than the truth.
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