harm

/hɑrm/
noun
  1. Physical injury or damage to a person, animal, or thing.
    • The storm caused serious harm to the crops.
    • Doctors said the patient suffered no lasting harm from the accident.
    • The puppy was found alone but in no immediate harm.
  2. Moral or emotional injury; wrongdoing or negative effect.
    • She meant no harm by her comment; it was just a joke.
    • The harm done by bullying can last a lifetime.
    • Spreading false rumors can do great harm to someone's reputation.
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verb
  1. To cause physical injury or damage to someone or something.
    • He would never intentionally harm another person.
    • Be careful not to harm the plants when you pull the weeds.
    • The chemical spill could harm fish in the river.
  2. To have a bad effect on something; to damage or impair.
    • Lack of sleep can harm your ability to concentrate.
    • Skipping breakfast won't harm you, but it's not a good habit.
    • The scandal harmed the company's public image.
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