harmed (B1)

verb (past participle)

Pronunciation: /hɑːrmd/

Definition

Caused physical or mental injury or damage to someone or something.

Examples

• The child was unharmed despite falling from the tree.

• His reputation was greatly harmed by the false accusations.

• Pollution has harmed marine life in the ocean.

How to Use harmed

be harmed (prepositional phrase)

To suffer injury or damage. — "No one was reported to be harmed in the explosion."

harmed by (prepositional phrase)

To be injured or damaged as a result of something. — "The crops were harmed by the severe drought."

harmed in (prepositional phrase)

To be injured or damaged during an event or situation. — "Several people were harmed in the protest."

Synonyms of harmed

Words with a similar meaning to harmed:

• hurt
• injured
• damaged
• impaired
• prejudiced

Antonyms of harmed

Words with the opposite meaning to harmed:

• helped
• protected
• benefited

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