Meaning of the word detriment in English

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detriment

US /ˈdet.rə.mənt/
UK /ˈdet.rɪ.mənt/
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Noun

the state of being harmed or damaged

Example:
Smoking is to the detriment of your health.
He chose to pursue his passion at the detriment of his career.
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