Harmful

usgb/ˈhɑːrmfl/
adjective

Causation or likely to cause damage or harm.

Smoking is harmful to your health.
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Often appears as...

  • harmful effects
  • harmful substances
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Personal Impact

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

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Eating too much sugar is harmful to your teeth.
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Avoid Generalizing

Be specific about what is harmful and to whom or what, to avoid confusion.

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