Cool MateMeaning of Damaging
causing damage; having a bad effect on somebody/something
In simple words: causing harm or injury
Damaging in a sentence
- **damaging consequences/effects**
- Lead is potentially damaging to children's health.
- Smoking is damaging to health.
- These new measures will do nothing to raise school standards: they may be positively damaging.
- A strike would hit public services and be politically damaging for the government.
- This was one of the most damaging allegations made against him.
How to use Damaging
Use 'damaging' in both formal and informal contexts to describe harm to objects, people, or feelings. Avoid using it in overly casual conversations.
Grammar pattern
damaging + object
Memory hint
Think of 'damaging' as 'dam age' — imagine something getting older and breaking down.
Related words
Synonyms for Damaging
- harmful
- injurious
- destructive
- hurtful
- negative
Opposites of Damaging
- beneficial
- helpful
- constructive
Common mistakes with Damaging
- Confusing 'damaging' with 'damage' as a noun.
- Using 'damaging' without specifying the object it affects.
- Overusing the word in contexts where 'hurtful' or 'harmful' may fit better.
Damaging appears in
Damaging in other languages
- Arabicالعربية
مُضِرّ
يُسبّب ضررًا أو أذى
- Bengaliবাংলা
ক্ষতিকর
ক্ষতি বা আঘাতের কারণ
- GermanDeutsch
Schädlich, Beschädigend
Schaden oder Verletzung verursachend
- SpanishEspañol
Dañino, perjudicial
que causa daño o lesión
- Persianفارسی
مضر
باعث آسیب یا صدمه
- FrenchFrançais
Nuisible, Dommageable
Qui cause du tort ou une blessure
- Hindiहिन्दी
नुकसानदेह
नुकसान या चोट पहुँचाने वाला
- ItalianItaliano
Dannoso, Nocivo
che causa danno o lesione
- PortuguesePortuguês
Prejudicial, Nocivo
que causa dano ou lesão
- RussianРусский
Вредный, Разрушительный
Причиняющий вред или ущерб
- Urduاردو
نقصان دہ، مضر
نقصان یا چوٹ پہنچانے والا
- Chinese中文
有害的, 破坏性的
造成伤害或损伤的
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- Harmful
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the fact of somebody being away from a place where they are usually expected to be; the occasion or period of time when somebody is away
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Frequently asked questions about Damaging
What does Damaging mean?
causing harm or injury
What is the definition of Damaging?
causing damage; having a bad effect on somebody/something
How do you use Damaging in a sentence?
**damaging consequences/effects**
Can you give another example of Damaging?
Lead is potentially damaging to children's health.
What are synonyms for Damaging?
Common alternatives include harmful, injurious, destructive, hurtful, negative.
What is the opposite of Damaging?
Opposite meanings include beneficial, helpful, constructive.
What words go with Damaging?
It commonly pairs with be, prove, become, extremely, fairly, very, to.
What are common mistakes when using Damaging?
Confusing 'damaging' with 'damage' as a noun. Using 'damaging' without specifying the object it affects. Overusing the word in contexts where 'hurtful' or 'harmful' may fit better.
How do you pronounce Damaging?
US: /["/ˈdæmɪdʒɪŋ/"]/, UK: /["/ˈdæmɪdʒɪŋ/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.
When should I use Damaging?
Use 'damaging' in both formal and informal contexts to describe harm to objects, people, or feelings. Avoid using it in overly casual conversations.
What CEFR level is Damaging?
"Damaging" is at C1 level on the CEFR scale.