
Detriment
Negative Outcomes
Use 'detriment' to stress the negative results of an action or situation, often long-term.
Ignoring the problem will only operate to your detriment.
Cause of Harm
'Detriment' often refers to the root cause of damage rather than the damage itself.
His relentless work schedule was a detriment to his social life.
Abstract Concepts
Detriment can apply to abstract things like relationships, not just physical harm.
Lies can be a detriment to trust between friends.
Compare with
DamageDisadvantageHarmImpairmentInjuryLoss
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