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[ adjective ] (sometimes followed by `to') causing harm or injury
Synonyms Examples "damaging to career and reputation" "the reporter's coverage resulted in prejudicial publicity for the defendant" Used in print (L. Don Leet and Florence J. Leet, editors, The World of...)One of the most damaging tsunami on record followed the famous Lisbon earthquake of November 1 , 1755 ; its waves persisted for a week and were felt as far_away as the English coast . Related terms |
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[ adjective ] designed or tending to discredit, especially without positive or helpful suggestions
Synonyms Examples "negative criticism" Related terms |
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