harm
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noun \ˈhärm\Definition of HARM
1
: physical or mental damage : injury
See Examples of HARM
- They threatened him with bodily harm.
- The scandal has done irreparable harm to his reputation.
- She'll do anything to protect her children from harm.
- They have suffered serious physical harm.
- These new regulations could cause lasting harm to small businesses.
Origin of HARM
Middle English, from Old English hearm; akin to Old High German harm injury, Old Church Slavic sramŭ shame
First Known Use: before 12th century
Related to HARM
- Synonyms
- affliction, damage, detriment, injury, hurt
2harm
transitive verbDefinition of HARM
: to cause harm to
— harm·er noun
Examples of HARM
- He would never intentionally harm his children.
- chemicals that could harm the environment
- The scandal has seriously harmed his reputation.
First Known Use of HARM
before 12th century
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