harmful

• Décrit ce qui cause ou est susceptible de causer un dommage ou un préjudice.

Describes something that causes or is capable of causing damage or injury.

1. Causing damage or injuryA2formal

   Having the ability to cause physical, mental, or emotional harm.

   nuisible

   • Smoking is harmful to your health.
   • The chemicals in this product can be harmful if ingested.
   • Exposure to the sun without protection can be harmful.

   Synonymesdamagingdangerousdeleteriousdestructivedetrimentalhurtfulinjuriousnoxiousperniciousunhealthy

   Antonymesbeneficialharmlesshelpfulsafesalutarywholesome

2. Detrimental or negativeB1formal

   Causing negative effects or damage to something, such as reputation or environment.

   nuisible, préjudiciable

   • The scandal was harmful to the company's reputation.
   • Deforestation is harmful to the ecosystem.
   • Spreading false information can be harmful to society.

   Synonymesadversedamagingdeleteriousdestructivedetrimentalhurtfulinjuriousnoxiousperniciousunhealthy

   Antonymesadvantageousbeneficialconstructivegoodharmlesshelpfulsafewholesome