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Definition harm in British English

harm noun

[uncountable] noun
/hɑː(r)m/
1

injury, damage, or problems caused by something that you do

Example

projects that lead to environmental harm

Example

Eating sweets occasionally doesn't do children any harm.

Example

The new law is likely to do irreparable harm in urban areas.

Example

The 'low levels' of cyanide in the river were sufficient to cause harm to aquatic life.

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Definition harm in British English