1
as in damaged
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 injured
to reduce the soundness, effectiveness, or perfection of
the company's reputation has been harmed by allegations of crooked accounting
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as in hurt
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Recent Examples of harmed
Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 21 Mar. 2025
Bar stressed that Netanyahu's decision several weeks ago to remove him from the Israeli negotiations team on the Gaza hostage deal harmed the efforts to release the hostages.
—Barak Ravid, Axios, 21 Mar. 2025
What if Gemma was at fault for the accident and seriously harmed or killed another person?
—Jason Pham, StyleCaster, 21 Mar. 2025
The other children were not harmed.
—arkansasonline.com, 21 Mar. 2025
The 5,200 contracts that are now canceled spent tens of billions of dollars in ways that did not serve, (and in some cases even harmed), the core national interests of the United States.
—Faisal Kutty, Newsweek, 11 Mar. 2025
More than 20% reported being physically harmed or threatened based on their identity.
—Annalise Frank, Axios, 11 Mar. 2025
So, if your family is harmed because of this dangerous legislation, there’s no accountability.
—Ryan Nawrocki, Baltimore Sun, 10 Mar. 2025
The 5200 contracts that are now cancelled spent tens of billions of dollars in ways that did not serve, (and in some cases even harmed), the core national interests of the United States.
—Hannah Parry, Newsweek, 10 Mar. 2025
Adjective
When fewer people use drugs, fewer will be harmed by them.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 21 Mar. 2025
Bar stressed that Netanyahu's decision several weeks ago to remove him from the Israeli negotiations team on the Gaza hostage deal harmed the efforts to release the hostages.
—Barak Ravid, Axios, 21 Mar. 2025
What if Gemma was at fault for the accident and seriously harmed or killed another person?
—Jason Pham, StyleCaster, 21 Mar. 2025
The other children were not harmed.
—arkansasonline.com, 21 Mar. 2025
The 5,200 contracts that are now canceled spent tens of billions of dollars in ways that did not serve, (and in some cases even harmed), the core national interests of the United States.
—Faisal Kutty, Newsweek, 11 Mar. 2025
More than 20% reported being physically harmed or threatened based on their identity.
—Annalise Frank, Axios, 11 Mar. 2025
So, if your family is harmed because of this dangerous legislation, there’s no accountability.
—Ryan Nawrocki, Baltimore Sun, 10 Mar. 2025
The 5200 contracts that are now cancelled spent tens of billions of dollars in ways that did not serve, (and in some cases even harmed), the core national interests of the United States.
—Hannah Parry, Newsweek, 10 Mar. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for harmed
Verb
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The passengers went to a hospital, but nobody was seriously injured.—
Patrick McGeehan,
New York Times,
11 Apr. 2025
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He’s currently injured, but when in the lineup, the 6-foot-4, 203-pound forward is the type of player the Blues love — straight lines, finishes checks, sells out every shift and a nose for the net.—
Jeremy Rutherford,
New York Times,
11 Apr. 2025
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The decision was not marred by procedural unfairness.—
Simon Perry,
People.com,
8 Apr. 2025
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Lennon's notoriously troubled upbringing was marred by paternal abandonment, frequent moves, and the sudden death of those closest to him, including his estranged mother Julia.—
Jordan Runtagh,
People.com,
8 Apr. 2025
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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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The statement, signed by groups including the Law Society of Kenya, Police Reforms Working Group and the Kenya Medical Association, said 83 of those hurt had serious injuries and at least eight protesters were treated for gunshot wounds.—
Larry Madowo,
CNN Money,
25 June 2025
Adjective
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Several broken waste bins were not fixed in a timely manner.—
Kathleen Wong,
USA Today,
26 June 2025
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Marshmallows are for team players, but Severance is for everyone who’s ever felt the ache of a broken heart.—
EW.com,
EW.com,
25 June 2025
Verb
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Cybersecurity can potentially be compromised by the same computational capacity that enables the solution of complex issues.—
Chuck Brooks,
Forbes,
24 Dec. 2024
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In a few cases, Social Security numbers were also compromised.—
Kurt Knutsson, CyberGuy Report,
Fox News,
23 Dec. 2024
Adjective
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Additionally, Carpentersville and Elgin police are conducting a safety campaigns through Monday, July 7, focused on impaired and unbuckled drivers.—
Mike Danahey,
Chicago Tribune,
30 June 2025
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Jones was sentenced to a maximum of over 20 years in prison on the second-degree murder charge and more than three months on the driving while impaired charge, officials said.—
Natalie Demaree,
Miami Herald,
30 June 2025
Verb
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But the militants, while greatly weakened, have repeatedly regrouped, often after Israeli forces withdraw from areas.—
Wafaa Shurafa,
Los Angeles Times,
3 Jan. 2025
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Those at high-risk for listeria infection are newborns, those who are pregnant, have weakened immune systems, and those aged 65 or older.—
Mike Snider,
USA TODAY,
3 Jan. 2025
Verb
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His vengeance included turning Michigan State in for NCAA violations, leading to probation that crippled the program until the late 1970s.—
Joe Rexrode,
The Athletic,
31 Dec. 2024
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As the city litigated and revised the environmental impact report, two devastating storms in December 2023 and February 2024 — the same series that crippled San Diego’s Ocean Beach Pier — substantially damaged the wharf.—
Noah Haggerty,
Los Angeles Times,
28 Dec. 2024
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“Harmed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/harmed. Accessed 9 Jul. 2025.
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