English Dictionary
Definition damaging in British English
damaging
adjective
What are red words?
Around 90% of spoken and written English relies on just 7,500 common words.
These words are highlighted in red and are ranked using a star system.
- One-star words are commonly used
- Two-star words are even more common
- Three-star words are the most frequently used
adjective
What are red words?
Around 90% of spoken and written English relies on just 7,500 common words.These words are highlighted in red and are ranked using a star system.
- One-star words are commonly used
- Two-star words are even more common
- Three-star words are the most frequently used
▪ consequence, effect, impact, result
▪ admission, allegation, criticism, disclosure
Increased emissions almost certainly have a damaging effect on the environment.
Hurst resigned after a series of damaging allegations concerning his personal life.
The new tax laws could be very damaging for small businesses.
These revelations are potentially damaging to the Labour Party.
