detrimental
Day 28Level 2de-truh-MEN-tl
harmful
harmful; damaging
Part of Speech: adjective
Synonyms:
destructive, adverse
Example Sentence:
He entered the country illegally and had been involved in activities detrimental to the nation's integrity.
Related Words
abate
Day 28lessen in intensity
uh-BAYT
to lessen in intensity, degree or amount
acerbic
Day 28sour or bitter
uh-SUHR-bik
sour or bitter
apprise
Day 28inform
uh-PRAHYZ
to inform or notify
assuage
Day 28lessen
uh-SWAYZH
to ease or lessen the intensity of something (pain or distress)
attune
Day 28harmonize
uh-TOON
to bring into harmony
babble
Day 28utter meaningless
bab-ble
to utter words or sound imperfectly or without meaning