Synonyms of detrimental

Adjective


1. damaging, detrimental, prejudicial, prejudicious, harmful (vs. harmless)

usage: (sometimes followed by `to') causing harm or injury; "damaging to career and reputation"; "the reporter's coverage resulted in prejudicial publicity for the defendant"

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Definition and meaning of detrimental (Dictionary)