injurious

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in·ju·ri·ous | \ in-ˈju̇r-ē-əs

Definition of injurious

1 : inflicting or tending to inflict injury : detrimental injurious to health

2 : abusive, defamatory speak not injurious words— George Washington

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The decision has had an injurious effect. inaccurate news reports are injurious to the public's faith in the media

Recent Examples on the Web The Democratic presidential aspirants received the injurious compliment of being taken seriously in their aspirations, which are characterized by a disqualifying flippancy. — George Will, National Review, "The Democrats and the 1919 World Series," 1 Aug. 2019 Like a spreading disease, behavioral contagion can be injurious, as when a rise in the smoking rate causes additional people to take up smoking. — K.n.c., The Economist, "Open Future We can harness peer pressure to uphold social values," 7 Feb. 2020 Although there’s little question that climate change will harm younger generations, there’s considerably more debate about a related concern — that the rhetoric surrounding the issue is equally injurious. — Jason Plautz, Washington Post, "The Environmental Burden of Generation Z," 3 Feb. 2020 But that doesn't necessarily mean the cast escapes unscathed—just take it from Erin Doherty, who found playing Princess Anne unexpectedly injurious. — Chloe Foussianes, Town & Country, "The Crown's Erin Doherty Hurt Herself Trying to Imitate Princess Anne's Low Voice," 7 Dec. 2019 And for the few that are less injurious to the planet, cost and social acceptance may stand in the way. — Troy Farah, Ars Technica, "Bioplastics continue to blossom—are they really better for the environment?," 20 Jan. 2020 Because the doll is meant to be held in a child’s hand before takeoff, the blades build from a slow rotation to liftoff, ensuring that there aren’t any surprise and potentially injurious sudden bursts of blade speed. — Popular Science, "Flying toys that will enthrall your kids," 15 Jan. 2020 The American Medical Association, the American Psychological Association and other organizations characterize it as useless and injurious. — The Editors, Scientific American, "A Nationwide Ban Is Needed for “Anti-Gay Therapy”," 13 Jan. 2020 So, a recession would be an interestingly injurious carom — a win, of a perverse sort — from his trade war. — George Will, National Review, "Trade War Shows Reality of ‘America First’ in Action," 25 Aug. 2019

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