damaging

adjective

dam·ag·ing ˈda-mi-jiŋ

Synonyms of damaging next

: causing or able to cause damage : injurious

has a damaging effect on wildlife

damagingly

ˈda-mi-jiŋ-lē

adverb

Examples of damaging in a Sentence

the damaging effects of the sun on your skin The storm may produce damaging winds. He says he has damaging information about the candidate. The evidence was very damaging to their case.

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For teenagers especially, these comments can be damaging to their self-esteem, and should be shut down. —

wendy Wisner, Parents, 6 Dec. 2024 The former Nickelodeon actress noted the pressure can feel unbearable, with even simple comments — like a family member remarking on her weight — being damaging. —

Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 6 Dec. 2024 People aren't getting enough sleep, Apple Watch data shows The CDC says interruptions in your sleep and trouble falling asleep can be damaging to sleep health. —

Mason Leib, ABC News, 5 Dec. 2024 Washington — House Republicans on Thursday blocked two Democratic resolutions that would have compelled the House Ethics Committee to release a potentially damaging report on its investigation into former Rep. Matt Gaetz, voting to refer the matter back to the committee. —

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