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harm

Pronunciation: [hɑrm]

Word

Context: "health and safety"

(verb) to cause damage or injury to someone or something. When you harm someone, it means you hurt them in some way, either physically or emotionally.

Example

The doctor’s care helped to harm the patient less during treatment.

Example

The storm did not harm the town; everyone was safe.

Example

Can you think of ways to harm the environment by not recycling?

Context: "health and safety"

(noun) physical or emotional injury, damage, or hurt. It's the result of something that has harmed someone, like feeling sad or getting a bruise.

Example

The quick response of the firefighters prevented any harm to the buildings.

Example

There was no harm done during the event; everyone enjoyed themselves.

Example

What kind of harm can come from eating too much candy?

Context: "relationships"

(noun) a negative effect on someone’s feelings or trust in a relationship. It can mean someone feels hurt or betrayed by someone else's actions.

Example

They worked hard to repair the harm done to their friendship.

Example

Their argument caused no real harm to their relationship.

Example

How can words cause harm to a friendship?

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