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damaging

[ˈdæmɪdʒɪŋ]

damaging Definition

  • 1causing harm or injury
  • 2having 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

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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.'

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