harm Synonyms
Another word for harm
• noun (Context 1)
Physical injury, damage, or hurt, especially that which is deliberately inflicted.
"The safety regulations are designed to protect factory workers from physical injury."
• verb (Context 2)
To cause physical injury or damage to a person, animal, or object.
"The conservationists ensured that the relocation process did not injure the nesting birds."
• noun (Context 3)
An adverse, detrimental, or unfavorable effect on someone's well-being, reputation, or interests; moral wrong or mischief.
"There is no detriment in asking for an extension on the research paper if you need more time."
• verb (Context 4)
To have an adverse or detrimental effect on something, such as a reputation, economy, or system.
"Rising inflation and supply shortages could severely damage the region's economic recovery."
Opposites of harm
The opposite of harm shifts depending on context. Common opposites include: