CEFR B2

detriment

noun

Meaning

The state of being harmed or damaged.

Examples

The new policy caused considerable detriment to the company's reputation.
His constant criticism was a detriment to her confidence.

Synonyms: harm, damage, injury, prejudice, impairment

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detriment (B2)

noun

Pronunciation: /ˈdɛtrɪmənt/

Definition

The state of being harmed or damaged.

Examples

The new policy caused considerable detriment to the company's reputation.
His constant criticism was a detriment to her confidence.
The project suffered great detriment due to lack of funding.

How to Use detriment

to the detriment of (prepositional phrase): Causing harm or damage to something or someone. — "She worked late every night, to the detriment of her health."

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