Deleterious

adjective · SAT

Meaning: Causing harm or damage.

Examples

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a political leader who wins support by exploiting people's emotions and prejudices rather than by reasoned argument

showing steady, careful effort in one's work or duties

essentially different in kind

match or surpass through imitation

lasting a very short time

having or showing great knowledge or learning

make a problem or bad situation worse

making a wrongdoing seem less serious by partly excusing it