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cause harm
[/kɔːz hɑːrm/]
verb phrase
causar dano
1.
to inflict injury, damage, or negative effects on someone or something
The storm caused harm to the coastal communities.
A tempestade causou dano às comunidades costeiras.
2.
to bring about suffering or pain
We should avoid actions that cause harm to others.
Devemos evitar ações que causem dano a outras pessoas.
Synonyms
injure
damage
hurt
wound
impair
prejudice
Antonyms
help
assist
benefit
heal
protect
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
causar dano
most common usage across Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
fazer mal
colloquial alternative
São Paulo
causar prejuízo
often used in business/legal contexts
Portugal
causar dano
standard Portuguese usage
Related Idioms & Phrases
cause harm to oneself
no harm done
harm's way
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