damaging meaning and definition

DAMAGING adjective

Definition of 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"
   • synonyms: detrimental, prejudicial, prejudicious
2. designed or tending to discredit, especially without positive or helpful suggestions
   • "negative criticism"
   • synonyms: negative