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as in harmful
causing or capable of causing harm
the most hurtful thing you can do to this silk dress is put it in the dryer
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as in painful
hard to accept or bear especially emotionally
her ex-husband said hurtful things that she could never forgive
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Recent Examples of hurtful
This volatile self-expression can be hurtful to others, so make an effort to channel this furious passion into other places.
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Tarot.com, Sun Sentinel, 3 Oct. 2024
However, even worse than saying nothing about taxes is a settlement agreement that is affirmatively hurtful about taxes.
—Robert W. Wood, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
Jurado has dismissed the controversy as a distraction, despite criticism from the police chief, some council members, the police union and family members of LAPD police officers, who say her words were hurtful to them and the department’s more than 10,000 employees.
—David Zahniser, Los Angeles Times, 30 Oct. 2024
There is no doubt that Latinas are given a huge burden to deal with in U.S. society, and that cheating is a hurtful action, even a disrespectful one.
—Nicole Froio, refinery29.com, 29 Oct. 2024
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Tarot.com, Sun Sentinel, 3 Oct. 2024
However, even worse than saying nothing about taxes is a settlement agreement that is affirmatively hurtful about taxes.
—Robert W. Wood, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
Jurado has dismissed the controversy as a distraction, despite criticism from the police chief, some council members, the police union and family members of LAPD police officers, who say her words were hurtful to them and the department’s more than 10,000 employees.
—David Zahniser, Los Angeles Times, 30 Oct. 2024
There is no doubt that Latinas are given a huge burden to deal with in U.S. society, and that cheating is a hurtful action, even a disrespectful one.
—Nicole Froio, refinery29.com, 29 Oct. 2024
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Another growing problem is the use of harmful flame retardants in the plastic enclosures around batteries.Arlene Blum, Forbes, 8 Dec. 2024
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Additionally, the brand touts the product as being free from harmful chemicals, dyes, and synthetic fragrances, which earned it some extra brownie points.Casey Clark, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Dec. 2024
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Being apart from them was a painful sacrifice, but the promise of Canadian residency for her and eventually her children seemed worth it.Kate Linthicum, Los Angeles Times, 12 Dec. 2024
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Divorce is a profoundly personal and often painful experience, made even more complex for entrepreneurs whose personal and business lives are closely intertwined.Sara Khaki, Forbes, 12 Dec. 2024
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The types of deception, manipulation and impersonations that can be perpetuated are frightening: • Deepfake videos of CEOs directing employees to take action or share information that could be detrimental to companies and their customers.Perry Carpenter, Forbes, 13 Dec. 2024
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Heavy lead exposure has long been known to be detrimental to our health.Theara Coleman, theweek, 11 Dec. 2024
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Snape is the cruel but complex potions master at Hogwarts school of witchcraft and wizardry, played by Alan Rickman in all seven Harry Potter films.Jason Fields, Newsweek, 5 Dec. 2024
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The season two scoop: A cruel winter brings new challenges and unfinished business to Jacob (Ford) and Cara (Mirren) back at Dutton ranch.Marc Berman, Forbes, 5 Dec. 2024
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The former Nickelodeon actress noted the pressure can feel unbearable, with even simple comments — like a family member remarking on her weight — being damaging.Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 6 Dec. 2024
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For teenagers especially, these comments can be damaging to their self-esteem, and should be shut down.Wendy Wisner, Parents, 6 Dec. 2024
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The corps’ push for additional benefits coincided with a harsh realization for the British Army: For white men, service in the West Indies was viewed as a death sentence due to the high risk of disease.Kinsey Gidick, Smithsonian Magazine, 12 Dec. 2024
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Remove all types of rose winterization in mid-March before the plants break dormancy but after harsh winter temperatures have passed.Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 11 Dec. 2024
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Road conditions could also be dangerous in the region.Tanya Wildt, Detroit Free Press, 13 Dec. 2024
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From Jack Harris: The New York Mets added Juan Soto, but the Dodgers’ lineup remains deeper and more dangerous.Iliana Limón Romero, Los Angeles Times, 12 Dec. 2024
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Blocking the deal on spurious national security grounds would invite many far more realistic, adverse national security and economic consequences.Dan Ikenson, Forbes, 13 Dec. 2024
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Several others have been banned over the years due to adverse health effects and other issues.Stephan Pechdimaldji, Newsweek, 13 Dec. 2024
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“Hurtful.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hurtful. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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