invaliding

verb

Definition of invalidingnext
present participle of invalid
as in damaging

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  1. harming
  2. injuring
  3. depleting
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  • But Germany, renowned for its strong auto industry and its key manufacturers including BMW, Volkswagen and Mercedes heavily invested in China, says the EU risks harming itself with tariffs, and has urged for negotiations with Beijing to continue.
    Eleanor Pringle, Fortune Europe, 4 Oct. 2024
  • Here are three ways this overly optimistic thinking may be subtly harming you.
    Mark Travers, Forbes, 3 Oct. 2024
Definition of harming
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  • The strikes come after Ukraine launched its largest drone attack on Moscow since the Kremlin's full-scale invasion began in 2022, injuring one person and forcing three major airports to divert flights.
    Freddie Clayton, NBC News, 11 Nov. 2024
  • Ukraine launched its largest drone attack on the Russian capital city of Moscow since the full-scale war began in 2022, injuring one person and forcing three major airports to divert flights, as Russia fired an unprecedented 145 drones against Ukraine.
    Freddie Clayton, NBC News, 10 Nov. 2024
Definition of injuring
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  • But the damage humans inflict, including destroying wetlands and tearing down forests, is depleting these carbon sinks and accelerating global warming.
    Laura Paddison, CNN, 16 Oct. 2024
  • In some cases, these shows highlight the need for sustainable practices, such as finding ways to live off the land without depleting resources.
    Solitaire Townsend, Forbes, 13 Oct. 2024
Definition of depleting
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