adjective
- causing or likely to cause harm, damage, or injury
Examples
- Smoking is harmful to your health.
- The harmful chemicals were removed from the water supply.
- Excessive screen time can be harmful to children’s development.
- The storm caused harmful flooding in the valley.
- She avoided harmful gossip about her coworkers.
- The doctor warned against harmful drug interactions.
- Harmful bacteria can spread quickly in warm conditions.