Synonyms of detriment

detriment

noun

ˈde-trə-mənt 

1

as in harm

something that causes loss or pain

opponents of casino gambling claim that it is a detriment to society at large

Synonyms & Similar Words

• harm
• damage
• injury
• hurt
• disservice
• insult
• crippling
• affront
• affliction
• injustice
• impairment
• disability
• indignity
• wrong
• outrage
• mutilation
• mayhem
• disfigurement
• beating
• dart
• wound
• lesion
• offense
• rupture
• swelling
• defacement
• abrasion
• disablement
• burn
• scratch
• scar
• strain
• bruise
• contusion
• laceration
• gash
• scald
• bump
• scrape
• concussion
• sear
• cut
• chafe
• scathe
• boo-boo

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• recovery
• healing
• remedy
• cure
• fix

2

as in disadvantage

the negative result caused by something that creates difficulty for achieving success

the requirement that runners wear shoes for the race worked to his detriment since he was used to running barefoot

Synonyms & Similar Words

• disadvantage
• expense
• despite
• loss
• penalty
• harm
• damage
• injury
• deficit
• disfavor
• deprivation
• prejudice
• hurt

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• advantage
• favor
• gain

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of detriment

Chris Koch, president of the Hyde Park Neighborhood Association, told the commission that the building’s current conditions have been a severe detriment to the neighborhood and that the project would be transformative. — Chris Higgins, Kansas City Star, 3 Sep. 2026

Threats like this weekend’s in Niamey could make the juntas prioritize their protection even more at the detriment of overall security. — Chinedu Asadu, Los Angeles Times, 31 Aug. 2026

An application for a gun range and store has sparked a debate in Walnut Creek over whether the new business would be a benefit or detriment to the city. — Sierra Lopez, Mercury News, 24 Aug. 2026

Our home-cook-friendly version skips this days-long steeping process with no detriment. — Nick Wong, Bon Appetit Magazine, 24 Aug. 2026