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Deleterious means harmful in a subtle or unexpected way. Learn the synonyms, examples, word history, and usage of deleterious from the Merriam-Webster dictionary.
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Synonyms for DELETERIOUS: harmful, detrimental, adverse, damaging, dangerous, bad, injurious, hazardous; Antonyms of DELETERIOUS: beneficial, benign, harmless, innocuous, safe, useful, innocent, advantageous
Deleterious definition: injurious to health. See examples of DELETERIOUS used in a sentence.
Deleterious means harmful or injurious to something. Learn how to use this adjective in sentences, find synonyms and word origin, and compare with similar words.
If something is deleterious, it does harm or makes things worse. Smoking has obvious deleterious effects on your health, not to mention your social life.
Deleterious means harmful or damaging, especially to health or well-being. Learn how to use this formal adjective in sentences, and find synonyms and related words in the Cambridge Dictionary.
