damaging
1. (sometimes followed by 'to') causing harm or injury (Freq. 1) - damaging to career and reputation - the reporter's coverage resulted in prejudicial publicity for the defendant • Syn: detrimental, prejudicial, prejudicious • Similar to: harmful • Derivationally related forms: detriment (for: detrimental) 2. designed or tending to discredit, especially without positive or helpful suggestions - negative criticism • Syn: negative • Similar to: destructive
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