Choose the perfect synonym or antonym for the word A negative effect or damage caused to someone or something.
Harm
/hɑːm/Synonyms:
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Examples:
'Dracula has harmed her most of all.'
"The harm that has come to yer soul!" he replied.
Surely he will never harm us, Nell.
Etymology:
The word harm originates from Old English hearm, meaning hurt or pain, derived from Proto-Germanic *harmaz and is related to Old Norse harmr which implies grief or sorrow.
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