harm (A2)

verb, noun

Pronunciation: /hɑːrm/

Definition

To hurt or damage something or someone.

Examples

• The accident did not harm anyone.

• Smoking can harm your health.

• He would never intentionally harm a fly.

How to Use harm

harm to (prepositional phrase)

To cause damage or injury to someone or something. — "The chemicals could harm to the local wildlife."

harm someone/something (collocation)

To inflict damage or injury. — "The storm did not harm the town."

Synonyms of harm

Words with a similar meaning to harm:

• hurt
• damage
• injure
• damage

Antonyms of harm

Words with the opposite meaning to harm:

• help
• benefit

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