as in damage
something that causes loss or pain
you were lucky to survive the fire without harm no harm in trying
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1
as in to damage
to cause bodily damage to
though she wasn't harmed by the flying glass, she slipped and fell on a piece and cut her hand
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2
as in to injure
to reduce the soundness, effectiveness, or perfection of
the company's reputation has been harmed by allegations of crooked accounting
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Recent Examples of harm
Jasmine Laws, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 June 2025
Earlier this month, Kennedy dismissed all 17 members of the CDC’s vaccine advisory committee, then replaced them with a group that includes several allies who have spread misinformation about the harms of vaccines.
—Hana Kiros, The Atlantic, 28 June 2025
Steve Bender, Southern Living, 29 June 2025
Glossy or brightly colored papers are often printed with inks that can harm your soil and plants.
—Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 June 2025
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Noun
However, conservation organizations, Republican lawmakers and residents argued that the plan risked environmental harm without solving affordability concerns.
—Jasmine Laws, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 June 2025
Earlier this month, Kennedy dismissed all 17 members of the CDC’s vaccine advisory committee, then replaced them with a group that includes several allies who have spread misinformation about the harms of vaccines.
—Hana Kiros, The Atlantic, 28 June 2025
Verb
Just like surrounding them with the right companion plants can help with soil enrichment and management of pests and diseases, some plants can harm their growth.
—Steve Bender, Southern Living, 29 June 2025
Glossy or brightly colored papers are often printed with inks that can harm your soil and plants.
—Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for harm
Noun
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Made with a titanium barrel, these curling irons heat the hair from within, ensuring minimal damage while providing a long-lasting hold.—
Kiana Murden,
Vogue,
1 July 2025
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To avoid damage to brand reputation, planners must treat cybersecurity with the same regard as safety for an in-person setting.—
Michele Dobnikar,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
Verb
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Clark has been injured and has struggled lately, going just 13-of-47 from three-point territory in her last three games and missing six of the Indiana Fever's 16 games this season.—
Ryan Morik,
FOXNews.com,
1 July 2025
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At least 968 civilians were killed and over 4,800 injured.—
Katya Soldak,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
Verb
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They were marred by injuries throughout the season, having entered the season with somewhat high expectations.—
Ricardo Klein,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 June 2025
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Once a peaceful area for walking and cycling, it’s now marred by dilapidated vehicles, trash and environmental hazards — posing serious health and safety concerns.—
U T Readers,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
23 June 2025
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Samir had been shot in the back, and died of his injuries, Police Chief Todd Bettison said.—
Mike Stunson,
Kansas City Star,
1 July 2025
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Since going down with Covid-19 during Women’s Euro 2022, a succession of injuries have limited Miedema’s international appearances.—
Asif Burhan,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
Verb
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This would hurt even the most polished comedy or the most clockwork heist movie, let alone one that hopes to be both.—
Siddhant Adlakha,
Variety,
26 June 2025
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Ohtani has provided a critical bat at the top of the Dodgers' order and there was some concern that adding a pitching workload might hurt his offensive production.—
Peter Chawaga,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 June 2025
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Six people were wounded in Cherkasy, including a child, regional Gov. Ihor Taburets said.—
Landon Mion,
FOXNews.com,
29 June 2025
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Two people were wounded in another Ukrainian drone attack on the city of Bryansk in western Russia, regional Gov. Alexander Bogomaz said Sunday morning, adding that seven more Ukrainian drones had been shot down over the region.—
Volodymyr Yurchuk,
Chicago Tribune,
29 June 2025
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“Harm.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/harm. Accessed 8 Jul. 2025.
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