Synonyms

damaging

American

[dam-i-jing] / ˈdæm ɪ dʒɪŋ /

adjective

causing or capable of causing damages; harmful; injurious.

Other Word Forms

damagingly adverb
nondamaging adjective
nondamagingly adverb
undamaging adjective

Etymology

Origin of damaging

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

Example Sentences

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They're joined by homelessness charities and housebuilders in calling for reinstatement of the housing budget after a damaging cut last financial year.

From BBC

It was another damaging result in a season that has brought plenty of frustration for the Spurs faithful, with their club now 14th in the Premier League after only two wins in 12 matches.

From BBC

Or it could be an opportunity for the League One side to inflict a damaging defeat and send City's season spiralling.

From BBC

However, Sesko showing signs of life was the only positive from another damaging night for United's chances of returning to the Champions League next season.

From Barron's

This could be especially damaging for the lower-tier makers as their ecosystems are immature, and the foundry capacity and memory-chip supplies that they can secure is significantly lower, the analysts note.

From The Wall Street Journal

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