harmful

Definition

  • adjective: causing or capable of causing damage or harm
  • adjective: of a kind likely to be damaging
  • often + 'to'
  • synonyms: injurious, hurtful, mischievous

Examples

  • They claim that the drug has no 'harmful' [='bad'] side effects.

  • These conditions can be 'harmful to' plant/animal life.

  • The chemical kills 'harmful' [='dangerous'] bacteria.

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) You got a stain. ...we're the chess club. I just have bad gas. What are you testing me for? To see if your gas could be harmful to others. He's just scared. Talk to him. Look, Mr Burski, I heard a systolic murmur in your heart, which is most likely nothing, but if I don't check you out, (..)
    2001 TvShow: Scrubs Title: My First Day Season: 1 Episode 1