Synonyms for

Harmed

Verb / hɑ:rmd / Another word for harmed — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

to cause physical or mental damage to someone or something

Synonyms & similar words

harm injured damaged hurt wounded spoiled impair detrimental ruined marred tainted flawed corrupted disfigured blemished defaced deformed scarred weakened impaired undermined

Synonyms by register

Formal

damaged injured impaired compromised

Informal

hurt banged up messed up wrecked

Literary

wounded afflicted ravaged

Antonyms

helped aided assisted benefited protected supported healed

Common collocations

  • severely harmed
  • physically harmed
  • mentally harmed
  • financially harmed
  • caused harm
  • was harmed
  • harm the environment

Word family

noun harm
verb harm
adjective harmful
adverb harmfully

Usage note

Harmed typically implies a negative impact or injury. It can refer to physical, emotional, or financial damage. Avoid using it interchangeably with 'helped' or 'aided'.

Example sentences

  1. The robber harmed the innocent people in the bank.
  2. She was harmed emotionally by her friend's betrayal.
  3. The chemicals from the factory harmed the environment.
  4. He didn't mean to harm the cat when he accidentally stepped on its tail.
  5. The storm harmed the crops and caused a lot of damage.

Quotes

  • “It is better to be hurt by the truth than to be harmed by a lie.” - Suzy Kassem
  • “It is not enough to be compassionate. You must act.” - Dalai Lama XIV
  • “The greatest harm can result from the best intentions.” - Terry Goodkind

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