Harm Definition

harm
noun
  1. any physical damage to the body caused by violence or accident or fracture etc.
  2. the occurrence of a change for the worse
  3. the act of damaging something or someone
verb
  1. cause or do harm to; "These pills won't harm your system"

"Harm" in song lyrics

See how harm is used in real songs:

  • "These days, what we say, can do such harm"
    1200 Techniques — Eye of the Storm
  • "I'm tellin' you Don, you don't want none of this harm"
    9th Prince f/ Paradox, Tommy Whispers, Trife Da God — Street Pharmacists
  • "Cause I'm takin out posses, causin bodily harm"
    Above the Law — Murder Rap

Usage tips for "harm"

Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "harm" 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 harm to find words that pair well.

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