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What is another word for Harmful Consequence? – 133 Harmful Consequence Synonyms

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    Synonyms & Similar Words

    adverse effect bad outcome damaging result detrimental consequence evil aftermath harmful effect ill effect injurious result negative consequence noxious impact pernicious outcome prejudicial result regrettable consequence unfavorable outcome unhealthy effect adverse outcome calamitous result deleterious consequence disastrous outcome hurtful effect maleficent consequence malign effect nasty outcome objectionable result ominous consequence poor outcome sad result severe consequence unfavorable result unwholesome effect woeful outcome

    Meaning of Harmful Consequence

    According to Oxford Dictionary, a harmful consequence is a result or effect of a particular action or set of circumstances that is damaging or injurious.

    Definitions

    • Merriam-Webster defines it as a consequence that is harmful or injurious, often in a physical or moral sense.
    • Cambridge Dictionary states that a harmful consequence is a result of something that has a negative or undesirable effect.

    Example Uses

    • The company's decision to downsize had a harmful consequence on the local economy, leading to widespread unemployment.
    • The new policy has had a harmful consequence on the environment, causing pollution and destruction of natural habitats.
    • The doctor warned the patient about the harmful consequences of not taking the prescribed medication.

    Antonyms & Near Antonyms

    beneficial effect favorable outcome good consequence helpful result positive outcome advantageous effect benign consequence constructive result desirable outcome fortunate consequence healthy effect innocuous impact minor consequence neutral outcome negligible effect non-toxic impact pleasant outcome salutary effect safe consequence useful result wholesome effect

    Related Nouns

    damage effect consequence outcome result impact harm injury detriment disadvantage loss misfortune calamity disaster catastrophe affliction suffering pain distress misery woe sorrow grief trouble problem issue concern risk threat danger

    Related Verbs

    damage harm injure hurt impair worsen exacerbate aggravate intensify increase enhance cause produce generate create inflict impose bring lead result follow ensue arise emerge occur happen

    Related Adjectives

    harmful damaging detrimental injurious adverse negative unfavorable unhealthy unwholesome destructive calamitous disastrous deleterious pernicious malignant maleficent nasty objectionable severe grievous serious critical dangerous risky threatening