harm


2harm

verb

Definition of HARM

transitive verb
: to cause harm to
harm·er noun

Examples of HARM

  1. He would never intentionally harm his children.
  2. chemicals that could harm the environment
  3. The scandal has seriously harmed his reputation.

First Known Use of HARM

before 12th century

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