detriment

Definition

  • noun: something that will cause damage or injury to something or someone
  • noun: a cause of injury or damage
  • usually singular

Examples

  • He puts all his time into his career, 'to the detriment of' [=in a way that is harmful to] his personal life.

  • She was able to work long hours 'without detriment to' her health. [=without harming her health]

  • relying on bad advice, much 'to your detriment' [=in a way that is harmful to you]

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