Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
damaging
adjective
/ˈdæ.mɪ.dʒɪŋ/
Definition
Causing harm or injury.
Examples
- The damaging storm destroyed many homes.
- His damaging remarks affected her self-esteem.
- The research showed that pollution has damaging effects on wildlife.
Meaning
The term ‘damaging’ refers to something that causes negative effects, whether physically, emotionally, or figuratively.
Synonyms
- harmful
- hurtful
- injurious
- destructive
- deleterious
