Damaging

Synonyms of damaging

• harmful
• destructive
• detrimental
• injurious

Antonyms of damaging

• positive
• helpful
• advantageous
• beneficial
• constructive

Collocations of damaging

damaging consequences

Frequency: 75 %

The reckless actions of the driver had damaging consequences for everyone involved.

damaging effects

Frequency: 70 %

The damaging effects of pollution on the environment are becoming more evident.

damaging impact

Frequency: 65 %

The company's decision had a damaging impact on its reputation.

damaging behavior

Frequency: 60 %

His damaging behavior towards his colleagues led to his dismissal.

Idiomatic Expressions for damaging

• Phrase: cut off your nose to spite your face
  Meaning: to do something out of spite that ultimately harms oneself more than others
  Usage: She refused to apologize to her friend, even though she was in the wrong, and ended up cutting off her nose to spite her face by losing a valuable friendship.