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HURTFUL
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I. (adjective)
Sense 1
Meaning:
Harmful to living things
Example:
deleterious chemical additives
Synonyms:
deleterious; hurtful; injurious
Classified under:
Similar:
harmful (causing or capable of causing harm)
Sense 2
Meaning:
Causing hurt
Example:
her hurtful unconsidered words
Classified under:
Similar:
unkind (lacking kindness)
