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DAMAGING

(adj.sat, verb, noun, adj.)

Definitions

There are 6 meanings of the word Damaging.

Damaging - as an adjective satellite

(sometimes followed by `to') causing harm or injury

Example: "Damaging to career and reputation"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
detrimental14prejudicial23prejudicious

Designed or tending to discredit, especially without positive or helpful suggestions

Example: "Negative criticism"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
negative12

Damaging - as a verb

To impair the soundness, goodness, or value of; to harm or cause destruction.

Example: "Be careful not to damage any of the fragile items while unpacking them."

To undergo damage.

Damaging - as a noun

An act of causing damage.

Damaging - as an adjective

Harmful; injurious; causing damage.

Example: "The politician resigned after damaging information was revealed."

Example Sentences

"She suffered from a damaging injury during the tennis match."
"Excessive sun exposure can have a damaging effect on your skin."
"His damaging remarks hurt her feelings."
"The storm caused damaging floods in the coastal areas."
"Smoking is a damaging habit that affects your health."
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Word Game Points

Is DAMAGING a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, damaging is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

DAMAGING has a SCRABBLE points total of 13.

Is DAMAGING a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, damaging is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
DAMAGING has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 17.

Is DAMAGING a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, damaging is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
DAMAGING has a WORDFEUD points total of 15.

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