Definitions

harm

[hahrm] / hɑrm /

NOUN

injury, evil

Synonyms

STRONGEST

abuse damage disservice impairment loss mischief misuse sabotage vandalism violence wrong

STRONG

detriment hurt ill immorality infliction iniquity marring mischance misfortune noxiousness outrage perniciousness prejudice ravage ruin ruination sin sinfulness vice wickedness

WEAK

banefulness deleteriousness foul play wear and tear

Antonyms

STRONGEST

favor help kindness

STRONG

benefit goodness happiness profit virtue

WEAK

advantage blessing good pleasure

VERB

injure; cause evil

Synonyms

STRONGEST

abuse damage hurt impair inconvenience maim mar outrage prejudice ruin sabotage sap shatter shock tarnish trample traumatize undermine wreck

STRONG

blemish bruise crush dilapidate discommode get ill-treat incommode maltreat mangle misuse molest mutilate nick scathe spoil stab total tweak vandalize vitiate wing wound wrench wrong zing

WEAK

disserve do violence to dump on louse up mess up muck up put down

Antonyms

STRONGEST

aid approve assist benefit build cure fix heal help mend please repair respect strengthen

STRONG

lose make happy protect surrender yield

WEAK

care improve

Example Sentences

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McAllan told Holyrood there would also be new national guidance published by the end of the month to support schools in tackling the "spectrum of harm" linked to mobile phone use.

From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026

Calderdale Council said it was "deeply sorry for the harm and suffering caused by these individuals, and for the devastating impact this abuse has had on the lives of their victims."

From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026

Most do not harm humans, but a small number can cause severe disease.

From Science Daily • Jun. 6, 2026

Protesters say the estimated $1.2-billion project will harm the environment, with plans for luxury hotels in the protected area of Vjosa-Narta, on the southern Adriatic coast.

From Barron's • Jun. 5, 2026

We can show the community that something is being done to help repair the harm.

From "Wayward Creatures" by Dayna Lorentz

harm

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