damaging

/ˈdæmɪdʒɪŋ/
/ˈdæmədʒɪŋ/
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Other forms: damagingly

Definitions of damaging
  1. adjective
    (sometimes followed by `to') causing harm or injury
    “damaging to career and reputation”
    synonyms: detrimental, inimical, prejudicial, prejudicious
    harmful
    causing or capable of causing harm
  2. adjective
    designed or tending to discredit, especially without positive or helpful suggestions
    synonyms: negative
    destructive
    causing destruction or much damage
Pronunciation
US
/ˈdæmɪdʒɪŋ/
UK
/ˈdæmədʒɪŋ/
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