
Harmful
Personal Impact
Used to show direct negative effects on a person’s body or health.

Eating too much sugar is harmful to your teeth.
Avoid Generalizing
Be specific about what is harmful and to whom or what, to avoid confusion.

Not all insects are harmful to plants; some are beneficial.
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