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10 Language-to-English DictionariesDamaging
/ˈdæm.ɪ.ɪŋ/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
Causing physical, financial, or reputational harm or injury.
"The scandal had a heavily damaging effect on his political career." - 2
Tending to cause detriment or adverse consequences.
"Eating excessive amounts of processed sugar can be damaging to your health."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
Derived from the verb 'damage', originating from the Old French 'damagier', which stems from the Latin 'damnum' meaning loss or injury. It evolved into Middle English as 'damagen' and has been used to describe harmful actions or effects since the late 14th century.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Damaging" is said worldwide
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nuisible
Transliteration: nɥi.zibl
"Cette décision a eu des effets nuisibles sur l'économie."
schädlich
Transliteration: ˈʃɛːtlɪç
"Rauchen ist extrem schädlich für die Lunge."
dannoso
Transliteration: danˈno.zo
"L'inquinamento è dannoso per l'ambiente."
dañino
Transliteration: daˈni.no
"El sol puede ser muy dañino para la piel sin protección."
prejudicial
Transliteration: pɾe.ʒu.diˈsjaw
"O estresse excessivo é prejudicial à saúde mental."
हानिकारक
Transliteration: hānikārak
"प्रदूषण पर्यावरण के लिए बहुत हानिकारक है।"
有害的
Transliteration: yǒuhài de
"吸烟对健康有害的。"
해로운
Transliteration: haeroun
"이 약은 간에 해로운 영향을 줄 수 있습니다."
有害な
Transliteration: yūgai na
"そのスキャンダルは彼の評判に有害だった。"
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