prolonged harm
[prəˈlɔːŋd hɑːrm]
noun phrasepl: prolonged harms
dano prolongado
1. Injury, damage, or negative impact that continues or persists over an extended period of time
The prolonged harm caused by the pollution affected the community for decades.
O dano prolongado causado pela poluição afetou a comunidade por décadas.
2. Sustained physical, emotional, psychological, or social damage that does not resolve quickly
The prolonged harm from childhood trauma required years of therapy.
O dano prolongado do trauma infantil exigiu anos de terapia.
This term is commonly used in legal proceedings, medical contexts, and social discussions in both Brazilian and American English. In Brazil, it frequently appears in discussions about environmental damage, workplace injuries, and historical injustices. In the USA, it's prevalent in personal injury law, psychological studies, and discussions of systemic inequality.
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