damaging

(verb) inflict damage upon. Synonyms: damage. Examples: "The snow damaged the roof." "She damaged the car when she hit the tree."

(verb) suffer or be susceptible to damage. Synonyms: damage. Example: "These fine china cups damage easily."

(adj) (sometimes followed by `to') causing harm or injury. Synonyms: detrimental, prejudicial, prejudicious. Examples: "Damaging to career and reputation." "The reporter's coverage resulted in prejudicial publicity for the defendant."

(adj) designed or tending to discredit, especially without positive or helpful suggestions. Synonyms: negative. Example: "Negative criticism."