damaging

[ˈdæmɪdʒɪŋ]

damaging Definition

• 1. causing harm or injury
• 2. having a detrimental effect on something

Using damaging: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "damaging" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  The storm caused damaging winds and flooding.

• Example

  Smoking is damaging to your health.

• Example

  The scandal had a damaging effect on his reputation.

damaging Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for damaging

• harmful
• destructive
• injurious
• detrimental
• dangerous

Antonyms for damaging

• beneficial
• helpful
• constructive

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Summary: damaging in Brief

The term 'damaging' [ˈdæmɪdʒɪŋ] describes something that causes harm or injury, or has a detrimental effect on something. It can refer to physical damage, like 'The storm caused damaging winds and flooding,' or non-physical damage, like 'The scandal had a damaging effect on his reputation.' Synonyms include 'harmful,' 'destructive,' and 'injurious.'