Harm - definition, pronunciation, transcription
noun
- the occurrence of a change for the worse (syn: damage, impairment)
- the act of damaging something or someone (syn: damage, hurt, scathe)
verb
Extra examples
They threatened him with bodily harm.
The scandal has done irreparable harm to his reputation.
She'll do anything to protect her children from harm.
They have suffered serious physical harm.
These new regulations could cause lasting harm to small businesses.
He would never intentionally harm his children.
The scandal has seriously harmed his reputation.
There is no harm in doing that.
I meant no harm.
Modern farming methods have done considerable harm to the countryside.
Socks that are too tight can cause as much harm as badly fitting shoes.
It is a parent's responsibility to ensure that their children do not suffer any harm.
Criticizing people's work often does more harm than good.
This won't do his career serious harm.
There's no great harm in taking something to relieve a headache.
Word forms
I/you/we/they: harm
he/she/it: harms
present participle: harming
past tense: harmed
past participle: harmed
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