Synonyms for

Harms

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

Definition

The word 'harms' means physical or mental injury or damage.

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Antonyms

Common collocations

  • causes harm
  • inflicts harm
  • serious harm
  • physical harm
  • emotional harm
  • prevent harm
  • avoid harm
  • minimize harm

Word family

noun harm
verb harm
adjective harmful
adverb harmfully

Usage note

The verb 'harms' is the third-person singular present tense of 'harm'. It is often used in contexts discussing negative consequences or damage.

Example sentences

  1. The storm caused a lot of harm to the buildings.
  2. He didn't mean to cause any harm.
  3. The medicine can cause harm if not taken correctly.
  4. She suffered emotional harm from the abuse.
  5. Smoking can cause harm to your health.

Quotes

  • The only way to do great work is to love what you do. If you haven't found it yet, keep looking. Don't settle. As with all matters of the heart, you'll know when you find it. And, like any great relationship, it just gets better and better as the years roll on. So keep looking until you find it. Don't settle.
  • Holding on to anger is like grasping a hot coal with the intent of throwing it at someone else; you are the one who gets burned.
  • The best way to find yourself is to lose yourself in the service of others.

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