harm
noun
physical injury or mental damage; hurt.
harming
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present participleof harm.present participle
A verb form that is used in progressive verb constructions and may also function as a modifier or a gerund.
Example Sentences
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Cameron said he expects a "backlash" over moves seen as harming the environment.
From Barron's ● Oct. 27, 2026
Ivan stressed that the aim is always to try to avoid harming civilians.
From BBC ● Oct. 19, 2026
A major new lawsuit argues the state is taking far too much water out of the Delta, harming native fish and the ecosystem, causing toxic algae blooms, and threatening local farms and communities.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 9, 2026
L. slashi does not produce venom capable of seriously harming a human.
From Science Daily ● Sep. 18, 2026
We considered paying villagers to remove the peacock snails that were harming our willows.
From "Willodeen" by Katherine Applegate
