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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 Rio de Janeiro court has overturned a fine of more than $3 million against football star Neymar for allegedly damaging the environment by building an artificial lake at his mansion.

From Barron's

As we have seen, tariffs, while damaging to overall growth, need not cause a recession.

From The Wall Street Journal

Anthony White KC, who represented Associated in court, said many of the most damaging allegations would no longer be sustainable.

From BBC

Howe and his players were booed off by a section of supporters at St James' Park following the damaging Tyne-Wear derby loss, which has left Newcastle 12th in the Premier League.

From BBC

Despite the disagreements, some activists struck a more optimistic note about the party's ability to avoid damaging infighting.

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