Damaging Definition & Meaning

damaging
adjective
  1. (sometimes followed by `to') causing harm or injury; "damaging to career and reputation"; "the reporter's coverage resulted in prejudicial publicity for the defendant"
  2. designed or tending to discredit, especially without positive or helpful suggestions; "negative criticism"

"Damaging" in song lyrics

See how damaging is used in real songs:

  • "but if the babies feel like criminals it could be more damaging"
    Big Quarters — Song for Brown Babies
  • "Thus, there's no damaging"
    Blue Sky Black Death & Jean Grae — Away With Me
  • "my bazooka's damaging"
    Time — Ginger's Drumming with Celery Sticks

Usage tips for "damaging"

Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "damaging" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for damaging to find words that pair well.

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