damaging

(adjective, verb)

adjective

1. (sometimes followed by `to') causing harm or injury

- damaging to career and reputation

Similar word(s): harmful, detrimental, prejudicial, prejudicious

2. designed or tending to discredit, especially without positive or helpful suggestions

Similar word(s): destructive, negative

Sentences with damaging as an adjective:

- The politician resigned after damaging information was revealed.

verb

1. present participle of damage