Pronunciation: /ˈdæmɪdʒɪŋ/
verb inflicting harm or injury
A1 Smoking is damaging to your health.
A2 Not getting enough sleep can be damaging to your immune system.
B1 Leaving your phone in direct sunlight can be damaging to the battery.
B2 Using harsh chemicals on your skin can be damaging in the long run.
C1 Repeated exposure to loud noises can be damaging to your hearing.
C2 The company's decision to cut corners ended up damaging their reputation in the industry.
adjective causing harm or injury
A1 Smoking is damaging to your health.
A2 Using harsh chemicals can be damaging to the environment.
B1 Not getting enough sleep can have damaging effects on your immune system.
B2 The company faced damaging consequences after the scandal was exposed.
C1 The damaging effects of climate change are becoming more evident each year.
C2 The damaging impact of deforestation on biodiversity is a major concern for conservationists.
formal The damaging effects of the hurricane were felt for years to come.
informal Gossiping about others can be really damaging to relationships.
slang Spreading rumors is so damaging, dude.
figurative His harsh words were like a damaging blow to her self-esteem.
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