harm

harm · noun

imported

Definitions

noun

  1. 1.

    Physical injury or damage.

  2. 2.

    To cause physical injury or damage to.

  3. 3.

    Negative effect or damage to someone's interests or well-being.

  4. 4.

    To have a negative effect on.

Phrases & expressions

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    no harm done — Used to say that something has not caused any damage.
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    out of harm's way — In a safe place.
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    mean no harm — Have no bad intentions.

Related words

Antonyms: benefit, help
See also: damage, hurt, injury
Synonyms: damage, hurt, injury

Etymology

From Old English hearm ("hurt, pain, grief"), from Proto-Germanic harmaz. Related to German Harm ("grief, sorrow").