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Definition damaging in British English

damaging adjective

adjective
/ˈdæmɪdʒɪŋ/

▪ consequence, effect, impact, result

▪ admission, allegation, criticism, disclosure

1

causing physical harm to something so that it is broken, spoiled, or injured

Example

Increased emissions almost certainly have a damaging effect on the environment.

Example

Smoking is damaging to your health.

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2

having a negative effect on someone or something

Example

Hurst resigned after a series of damaging allegations concerning his personal life.

Example

The new tax laws could be very damaging for small businesses.

Example

These revelations are potentially damaging to the Labour Party.

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Definition damaging in British English