harming

Definitions

The act of causing physical injury, damage, or hurt to someone or something.

The process of inflicting emotional, moral, or material detriment upon a person or entity.

Examples

The new regulations are aimed at preventing companies from harming the environment.

He realized that his constant criticism was harming their relationship.

Synonyms

damaging hurting injuring impairing detrimental maiming wounding

Antonyms

helping aiding healing protecting benefiting assisting preserving