harming

[/ˈhɑːrmɪŋ/]

verb (gerund/present participle)

prejudicando, machucando, ferindo, causando dano

1. causing physical injury or damage to someone or something

Harming animals is illegal in most countries.

Prejudicar animais é ilegal na maioria dos países.

2. causing emotional or psychological damage to someone

Stop harming her feelings with your harsh words.

Pare de ferir os sentimentos dela com suas palavras duras.

3. having a negative or damaging effect on something

Pollution is harming the environment.

A poluição está prejudicando o meio ambiente.

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Regional Variations

General Brazilian

prejudicando, machucando

most common usage in informal speech

Portugal

magoando, prejudicando

slightly more formal preference for 'magoando' in emotional contexts

São Paulo

prejudicando, ferindo

standard contemporary usage

harming no one - not hurting anyone

harming yourself - self-sabotage or self-destructive behavior

no harm done - indicating that damage was minimal or forgiven

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