deliberate harm
/dɛlɪˈbɛrɪt ˈhɑrm/ · del-i-ber-ate harm
noun
- Intentional or premeditated harm caused to a person, animal, or thing. The deliberate harm inflicted on the environment by pollution has severe consequences.
noun
- A situation or condition resulting from intentional or premeditated harm. The deliberate harm caused by the company's actions led to a significant financial loss.
verb
- To cause intentional or premeditated harm to a person, animal, or thing. The company deliberately harmed the environment by releasing toxic chemicals.
Synonyms
intentional harmpremeditated harmwilful harmmalevolent harmmalicious harmintentional damagepremeditated damage
Antonyms
Did you know? The concept of 'deliberate harm' is often explored in legal and philosophical discussions, particularly in the context of criminal law and ethics.