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detriment

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﹒The state of being harmed or damaged.

﹒A cause of harm or damage.

Examples

﹒He worked long hours at the expense of his health, to the detriment of his overall well-being.

﹒The new policy was implemented without considering that it might be to the detriment of the company's long-term growth.

﹒Excessive screen time can be a significant detriment to a child's ability to focus on academic tasks.

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