harming
word · lemma: harm
Definition
The act of causing damage, pain, or injury to someone or something, either physically or emotionally.
Usage & Nuances
Mostly used in formal or neutral contexts. Often appears with 'stop', 'avoid', or 'without' as in 'without harming'. It refers both to physical injury and non-physical damage. Do not confuse with 'hurting', which usually focuses more on pain or emotional impact.
Spanish: dañar - hacer dañoPortuguese (BR): prejudicar - machucar - fazer malPortuguese (PT): prejudicar - magoar - fazer malChinese (Simplified): 伤害Chinese (Traditional): 傷害Hindi: हानि पहुँचानाArabic: إيذاء
Example Sentences
Using too much water is harming the plants.
basic
She stopped harming herself.
basic
Throwing trash in the river is harming the environment.
basic
He's worried that new laws are harming small businesses.
natural
Can you find another way to solve this without harming anyone?
natural
Spreading rumors is just harming your own reputation in the end.
natural