INJURIOUS Synonyms: 90 Similar and Opposite Words

injurious

adjective

in-ˈju̇r-ē-əs

Definition of injurious

as in harmful

causing or capable of causing harm inaccurate news reports are injurious to the public's faith in the media

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Recent Examples of injurious How to handle northern snakeheads The fish is considered an injurious species under the Lacey Act, meaning it cannot be possessed or transported live, according to the agency. — Michelle Del Rey, USA Today, 9 June 2026 Nuisance and injurious to health. — Nikiya Carrero, CBS News, 3 June 2026 The agency would eventually decide whether to ban electrical shock devices that have been used for decades to manage self-injurious behavior in people with intellectual disabilities and autism. — O. Rose Broderick, STAT, 1 June 2026 Nor did anyone commit an injurious gaffe. — Dan Walters, Mercury News, 25 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for injurious

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Adjective

California was among dozens of states that sued Meta in 2023, alleging in a lawsuit that the social media giant intentionally designed harmful and addictive features to hook children while misleading the public about the dangers.

— Sonja Sharp, Los Angeles Times, 26 Aug. 2026
The report said the company was strengthening its research infrastructure, increasing monitoring and improving safeguards designed to prevent harmful or unintended behavior.

— Reuters, NBC news, 26 Aug. 2026

Definition of harmful

Adjective

Missing, say, 30 games would likely not be as damaging as missing half a season, or a whole season.

— Evan Drellich, New York Times, 26 Aug. 2026
Strong El Niño events, such as the one revving up in the tropical Pacific, have rarely spared the Golden State from significant and damaging consequences.

— Andrew Freedman, CNN Money, 25 Aug. 2026

Definition of damaging

Adjective

Ustel said the ferry faced adverse weather conditions and began taking in water just 15 minutes after departure.

— ABC News, ABC News, 30 Aug. 2026
The report identified adverse effects on dozens of historic properties, including the Lincoln Memorial, Washington Monument and other landmarks.

— Amelia Lucas, CNBC, 29 Aug. 2026

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