The Opposite(Antonym) of “alterative”
The antonyms of alterative are detrimental, harmful, and injurious. These antonyms convey a negative or harmful effect on something or someone.
Explore all Antonyms of “alterative”
Definitions and Examples of detrimental, harmful, injurious
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
Causing harm or damage; having a negative effect.
Example
The new policy had a detrimental effect on the company's profits.
Causing or likely to cause harm or injury.
Example
Smoking is harmful to your health.
Causing or likely to cause harm or damage.
Example
The athlete's injurious fall resulted in a broken leg.
Key Differences: detrimental vs harmful vs injurious
- 1Detrimental refers to something that causes harm or damage, often in a gradual or long-term manner.
- 2Harmful describes something that has the potential to cause harm or injury.
- 3Injurious refers to something that causes harm or damage, often in a more immediate or sudden manner.
Effective Usage of detrimental, harmful, injurious
- 1Health Warnings: Use harmful and injurious to warn people about the dangers of certain activities or substances.
- 2Product Warnings: Use detrimental to warn people about the negative effects of using a product.
- 3Legal Warnings: Use these antonyms in legal contexts to describe the harmful effects of certain actions or behaviors.
Remember this!
The antonyms of alterative are detrimental, harmful, and injurious. These antonyms convey a negative or harmful effect on something or someone. Use these words to warn people about the dangers of certain activities or substances, describe the negative effects of using a product, or in legal contexts to describe the harmful effects of certain actions or behaviors.
