Choose the perfect synonym or antonym for the word Causing harm, injury, or destruction to something or someone.
Damaging
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Examples:
The storm left behind damaging winds and floods.False rumors can have a damaging impact on reputation.Excessive sunlight can be damaging to your skin.
Etymology:
The word damaging originates from the Old French damager, meaning to harm, and was first recorded in English in the late 14th century.
Usage Statistics:
11 mentions per 1 million words 
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