harm meaning and definition

HARM noun

Definition of harm (noun)

1. any physical damage to the body caused by violence or accident or fracture etc.
   • synonyms: hurt, injury, trauma
2. the occurrence of a change for the worse
   • synonyms: damage, impairment
3. the act of damaging something or someone
   • synonyms: damage, hurt, scathe

HARM verb

Definition of harm (verb)

1. cause or do harm to
   • "These pills won't harm your system"