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harmful
[hahrm-fuhl]
adjective
causing or capable of causing harm; injurious.
a harmful idea;
a harmful habit.
Synonyms: , , ,Antonyms:
harmful
/ ˈɑːʊ /
adjective
causing or tending to cause harm; injurious
Other Word Forms
- harmfully adverb
- harmfulness noun
- quasi-harmful adjective
- quasi-harmfully adverb
- unharmful adjective
- unharmfully adverb
- ˈڳܱ adverb
- ˈڳܱԱ noun
Word History and Origins
Example Sentences
Most invasion scientists aim "to prevent introductions of harmful invasive species in the first place through public education, better screening tools and risk assessments," she said.
Eating disorder charity Beat surveyed people with eating disorders in 2022 about their experiences online and 91% of respondents said they had encountered harmful content which could fuel eating disorder thoughts and behaviours.
The parents' barrister, Rebecca Foulkes, said that staying in Ghana was the "least harmful" option for the boy.
“These actions are completely unjustified, deeply harmful, and raise serious questions about the agency’s tactics and its respect for due process.”
"From July, new rules under the Online Safety Act will require social media platforms to protect children in the UK from seeing harmful content online," the spokesperson added.
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