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harmful Definition and Meaning in English (harmful definition)

adjective
Synonyms:detrimentaldamaginginjurious
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Harmful definition: Causing or likely to cause harm, injury, or damage.

Definitions of Harmful

  1. 1adjective

    Causing or likely to cause harm, injury, or damage.

Example Sentences

casual

“Smoking is harmful to your health.”

general

“Exposure to direct sunlight can be harmful for sensitive skin.”

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nounharm
nounharmfulness
adjectiveharmless
adverbharmfully

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Harmful definition: Causing or likely to cause harm, injury, or damage.
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'Harmful' translates to 'harmful' in English. Harmful definition: Causing or likely to cause harm, injury, or damage.
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