MISADJUSTING Synonyms: 23 Similar and Opposite Words

misadjusting

verb

present participle of misadjust

as in damaging

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There are different types of algae scrapers for both glass and acrylic fish tanks, so choose accordingly to avoid scratching or damaging the aquarium.

— BestReviews, Mercury News, 6 Aug. 2026
Use low-pressure water to avoid damaging the aluminum fins and causing performance issues.

— Abby Monteil, The Spruce, 6 Aug. 2026

Definition of damaging

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Chronic stress also reshapes the prefrontal cortex, impairing our ability to manage stress overall.

— Erin Clabough, The Conversation, 31 July 2026
Researchers found that even a few days of a high-fat diet resembling cheeseburgers and fries disrupted CCK interneurons in the hippocampus, impairing memory.

— Samantha Agate, Miami Herald, 21 July 2026

Definition of impairing

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Inflation is still hurting many working families nationwide, but in metro areas like Seattle, the pain is even more acute.

— Natasha Chen, CNN Money, 3 Aug. 2026
In 1983, the NBA faced a far more daunting future than the NCAA does now, with revenue gaps endangering teams and unchecked free agency hurting the game’s image.

— Charles Grantham, Sportico.com, 3 Aug. 2026

Definition of hurting

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Researchers note that persistent health monitoring is individual-specific, so each person has to decide whether the data is helping them or quietly harming them.

— Hanna Wickes, Charlotte Observer, 31 July 2026
After initially rejecting Jukebox’s sexuality and even harming her because of it, Marvin accepted his child’s sexuality and won her trust and love over seasons two and three.

— Ronda Racha Penrice, HollywoodReporter, 31 July 2026

Definition of harming

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Last week, Tehran accused Kyiv of striking an Iranian commercial vessel carrying a cargo of iron, killing a seafarer and injuring three others.

— Hanna Ziady, CNN Money, 4 Aug. 2026
Sami Zayn, who had recently lost the title, was visibly infuriated by Owens' unexpected return and victory, even injuring Owens' neck during the intense bout.

— Alfred Konuwa, Forbes.com, 2 Aug. 2026

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