The difference between Harmful and Injurious

When used as adjectives, harmful means of a kind likely to be damaging, whereas injurious means causing physical harm or injury.


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  1. Harmful as an adjective:

    of a kind likely to be damaging; injurious

    Examples:

    "Wear a hat to protect your skin from harmful sunlight."

  1. Injurious as an adjective:

    Causing physical harm or injury; harmful, hurtful.

  2. Injurious as an adjective:

    Causing harm to one's reputation; invidious, defamatory, libelous, slanderous.

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