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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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An amber wind warning has been issued for Saturday evening as Storm Dave is expected to bring "disruptive and potentially damaging winds" to parts of the UK.

From BBC • Apr. 4, 2026

The Los Angeles County Superior Court was hit by a ransomware attack in 2024 that infected its computer system with damaging software, forcing it to shut down for two days.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 2, 2026

How can we rush forward when AI is driving up electric bills, diverting scarce water, and damaging the environment?

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 2, 2026

Everton fans say the scenario is "damaging supporter accessibility, matchday experience, and long-term engagement".

From BBC • Mar. 30, 2026

He then went straight to the main office, and reported damaging the van.

From "Counting by 7s" by Holly Goldberg Sloan

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