Word HARM: meanings, synonyms & antonyms

harm

🇺🇸 [hɑːrm]

Meanings

Physical injury or damage, or any kind of detrimental effect to someone or something. It can also refer to emotional or psychological damage.

Examples

• The chemicals can cause harm to the environment if not disposed of properly.
• She was concerned that her words might harm his feelings.
• The accident caused serious harm to the driver.

Synonyms

damage • injury • hurt

Antonyms

benefit • help • care