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damaging

/ˈdæmɪdʒɪŋ/
verb
  1. To impair the soundness, goodness, or value of; to harm or cause destruction.

    "Be careful not to damage any of the fragile items while unpacking them."

  2. To undergo damage.

noun
  1. An act of causing damage.

adjective
  1. Harmful; injurious; causing damage.

    "The politician resigned after damaging information was revealed."

Antonymsbeneficial, undamaging

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