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Synonyms

damaging

American  
[dam-i-jing] / ˈdæm ɪ dʒɪŋ /

adjective

  1. 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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A long, long time ago, I was in a very public relationship, and that was very painful for both of us and damaging to the relationship.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 23, 2026

Nothing like the durable consolations of late-life romance, but headier, more exciting and, in the worst cases, far more damaging.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 22, 2026

Many have already traded down to more affordable options as far as they can in spending habits, so retailers may find it harder to pass on higher costs on as price rises, without damaging custom.

From BBC • Apr. 22, 2026

Among the most damaging threats is the Varroa mite.

From Science Daily • Apr. 20, 2026

I still remember the bite of that first sip; it was worse even than army coffee, which was nearly brain damaging.

From This Side of Wild by Gary Paulsen

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