DAMAGING as ADJECTIVE

1. Meaning
   • designed or tending to discredit, especially without positive or helpful suggestions
   Synonym(s)
   • negative (what does negative mean?)
   Usage Example(s)
   • negative criticism
   Similar To
   • destructive (what does destructive mean?)
2. Meaning
   • (sometimes followed by `to”) causing harm or injury
   Synonym(s)
   • detrimental (what does detrimental mean?)
   • prejudicial (what does prejudicial mean?)
   • prejudicious (what does prejudicious mean?)
   Usage Example(s)
   • damaging to career and reputation
   • the reporter’’s coverage resulted in prejudicial publicity for the defendant
   Similar To
   • harmful (what does harmful mean?)