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Meaning of the word "do harm" in English

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do harm

US /duː hɑːrm/

UK /duː hɑːm/

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Phrase

to cause damage, injury, or a negative effect to someone or something

Example:

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His careless words might do harm to their relationship.

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The new policy is expected to do more harm than good.

Synonym:

cause damage injure hurt damage prejudice impair spoil ruin destroy

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