damaging [ˈdæmɪdʒɪŋ]
damaging
damaging(
dah
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mih
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jihng
)An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g. the big dog).
1. (causing physical harm)
a. perjudicial
Smoking is extremely damaging to your lungs.Fumar es sumamente perjudicial para los pulmones.
b. dañino
The factory was pumping damaging chemicals into the lake.La fábrica vertía sustancias químicas dañinas al lago.
2. (critical)
a. perjudicial
Though they ultimately proved unfounded, the accusations were still damaging to his reputation.A pesar de que al final resultaron infundadas, las acusaciones fueron de todos modos perjudiciales para su reputación.
b. dañino
Peer bullying can be damaging to a young person's psyche.El abuso por parte de pares puede ser dañino para la psiquis de un joven.
damagingadjective
An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g. the big dog).
1. (general)
a. perjudicial
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