harmful
/ˈhɑrmfəl/
adjective
- Causing or likely to cause physical injury or damage.
- Smoking is harmful to your lungs and overall health.
- Too much sun can be harmful to your skin.
- Some cleaning products contain harmful chemicals.
- Causing or likely to cause negative effects on something non-physical, such as relationships, reputation, or the environment.
- Spreading gossip can be harmful to friendships.
- Plastic waste is harmful to ocean wildlife.
- The new policy was harmful to small businesses.
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