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detriment Synonyms

Another word for detriment

Choosing another word for detriment depends on context, so the 14 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• noun (Context 1)

The state of being harmed, damaged, or disadvantaged.

Usage Example

"He worked long hours at the office, often to the harm of his personal health."

Strongest
harm
damage
disadvantage
Strong
injury
impairment
loss
prejudice
hurt

• noun (Context 2)

A cause of harm, damage, or disadvantage.

Usage Example

"A lack of affordable public transit remains a major drawback to the city's economic growth."

Strongest
drawback
Strong
disadvantage
liability
handicap
hindrance
impediment
obstacle

Opposites of detriment

The opposite of detriment shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

benefit
asset
advantage
boon
gain
profit
blessing
aid
See all opposites of detriment

• Nearby Words

detoxify
detract
detractor
detriment
detrimental
detrimentally
detritus

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Detriment. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/detriment
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