adverse
adjectiveUnfavorable or harmful to an intended result.
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detrimental
adjectiveCausing harm or putting something at a disadvantage.
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adjectiveHostile or harmful to something.
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adjectiveDeveloping subtly or gradually in a harmful way.
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verbTo reduce the severity, seriousness, or harmful effect of something.
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nounThe reduction of the severity, extent, or harmful effect of something.
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adjectiveSeriously harmful, especially in a gradual or less obvious way.
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adjectiveExtremely harmful or intensely hostile.
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