English adjective: damaging | |||
1. | damaging (sometimes followed by `to') causing harm or injury | ||
Samples | Damaging to career and reputation. The reporter's coverage resulted in prejudicial publicity for the defendant. | ||
Synonyms | detrimental, prejudicial, prejudicious | ||
Similar | harmful | ||
Antonyms | harmless | ||
2. | damaging designed or tending to discredit, especially without positive or helpful suggestions | ||
Samples | Negative criticism. | ||
Synonyms | negative | ||
Similar | destructive | ||
Antonyms | constructive | ||