Damaging (Adjective)
Meaning 1
(sometimes followed by `to') causing harm or injury; "damaging to career and reputation"; "the reporter's coverage resulted in prejudicial publicity for the defendant".
Classification
All adjective clusters.
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Meaning 2
Designed or tending to discredit, especially without positive or helpful suggestions; "negative criticism".
Classification
All adjective clusters.
Examples
- The journalist's article was damaging to the company's reputation due to its inflammatory tone and lack of fact-checking.
- Her constant damaging comments about her colleagues created a toxic work environment.
- The damaging review of the restaurant was unfair and lacked constructive criticism.
- The politician's negative campaign ads were damaging not only to his opponent but also to the democratic process as a whole.
- The damaging gossip spread quickly through the small town, causing harm to innocent people.