Damaging

/ˈdæmɪdʒɪŋ/ adjective, verb

Causing harm, injury, or loss; something that diminishes value, reputation, or function.

From Old French 'damage' (loss, harm), possibly from Latin 'damnum' (loss, fine). The '-ing' form can be both a verb and adjective describing ongoing or characteristic harm.

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