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 | ||