damaging

[dam-i-jing]

adjective

1. causing or capable of causing damages; harmful; injurious.

Other Word Forms

• damagingly adverb
• nondamaging adjective
• nondamagingly adverb
• undamaging adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of damaging¹

First recorded in 1850–55; damage + -ing ²

Example Sentences

They are intensely damaging allegations for Prince Andrew.

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For years, scientists have warned that the risk of damaging floods is dramatically increased after intense wildfires, as rain struggles to permeate the burnt-out forest floor and flows encounter little resistance from the remaining vegetation.

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They will want it to be by the widest possible margin to avoid damaging his authority.

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The Tripoli-based government then condemned what it called a "failed attempt" and a "serious act aimed at undermining security and stability, and damaging Libya's relations with the international community".

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Swinney said the UK debate was "counterproductive and damaging" and a "positive approach" was needed to help grow Scotland's working age population.

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Related Words

• detrimental 
• harmful 
• injurious 
• prejudicial 
• ruinous