Words To Describe Negative Effects

adjective causing harm or ruin; destructive

• The baneful effects of pollution on the environment are becoming increasingly evident.
• Eating too much junk food can have baneful consequences on your health.
• That baneful relationship is toxic, you should get out of it.
• The baneful whispers of doubt in his mind were holding him back from pursuing his dreams.

verb inflicting harm or injury

adjective causing harm or injury

• The damaging effects of the hurricane were felt for years to come.
• Gossiping about others can be really damaging to relationships.
• Spreading rumors is so damaging, dude.
• His harsh words were like a damaging blow to her self-esteem.