Deleterious

Synonyms of deleterious

• harmful
• detrimental
• damaging

Antonyms of deleterious

• positive
• advantageous
• beneficial

Collocations of deleterious

deleterious effects

Frequency: 80 %

The medication had deleterious effects on her health.

deleterious impact

Frequency: 70 %

The pollution had a deleterious impact on the environment.

deleterious consequences

Frequency: 65 %

The company's decision had deleterious consequences for its employees.

deleterious influence

Frequency: 60 %

The negative peer pressure had a deleterious influence on his behavior.

Idiomatic Expressions for deleterious

• Phrase: deleterious consequences
  Meaning: negative outcomes or results
  Usage: Ignoring climate change could lead to deleterious consequences for future generations.