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    Perjudica (en. Harms)

    /peɾxuˈðika/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    verb
    To cause harm or detriment.
    Misuse of resources harms the environment.
    El mal uso de los recursos perjudica el medio ambiente.
    To hinder someone's progress or well-being.
    Excessive stress can harm your health.
    El estrés excesivo puede perjudicar tu salud.
    To damage the reputation or image of a person or entity.
    The fake news harms the image of the celebrity.
    La noticia falsa perjudica la imagen del famoso.

    Etymology

    From the verb 'perjudicar', which comes from the Latin 'periclitari' meaning 'to be in danger'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to harm someone
    To cause harm or damage to a specific person.
    perjudicar a alguien
    to harm the cause
    To harm the mission or purpose of a group.
    perjudicar la causa
    to harm the business
    To cause damage to a company or business activity.
    perjudicar el negocio

    Related Words

    prejudice
    Harm or detriment suffered by something or someone.
    perjuicio
    harmful
    Causing harm or detriment.
    perjudicial
    damaging
    Causing harm or damage.
    perjudicador

    Slang Meanings

    To harm indirectly.
    That comment can harm your relationship with her.
    Ese comentario puede perjudicar tu relación con ella.
    To cause problems for someone.
    Whenever you arrive late, you harm everyone.
    Siempre que llegas tarde, perjudicas a todos.