1
as in harm
something that causes loss or pain
opponents of casino gambling claim that it is a detriment to society at large
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as in disadvantage
the negative result caused by something that creates difficulty for achieving success
the requirement that runners wear shoes for the race worked to his detriment since he was used to running barefoot
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Recent Examples of detriment
This type of housing has largely disappeared, much to our detriment.
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Adam A. Millsap, Forbes, 3 Mar. 2025
The $63 billion art industry is built partly on trust — sometimes to its detriment.
—Sarah Maslin Nir, New York Times, 18 Feb. 2025
But then consider the consequences of such a player working toward the detriment.
—Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 19 Mar. 2025
Make sure your workplace's environment isn't an accidental detriment to employee well-being.
—Michael Held, Forbes, 18 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for detriment
Adam A. Millsap, Forbes, 3 Mar. 2025
The $63 billion art industry is built partly on trust — sometimes to its detriment.
—Sarah Maslin Nir, New York Times, 18 Feb. 2025
But then consider the consequences of such a player working toward the detriment.
—Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 19 Mar. 2025
Make sure your workplace's environment isn't an accidental detriment to employee well-being.
—Michael Held, Forbes, 18 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for detriment
Recent Examples of Synonyms for detriment
Noun
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His execution of signature moves like the Spear and Jackhammer often lacked the necessary finesse to protect his opponents from harm.—
Ron Estes,
MSNBC Newsweek,
29 Mar. 2025
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Many people can gamble or play games of chance without harm.—
Natalie Demaree,
Miami Herald,
28 Mar. 2025
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Federal cases brought in Texas appeal to the US Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit, a far-right court that routinely interprets the law in creative ways to benefit right-wing causes and the Republican Party, something likely to put anyone trying to stop a deportation at a disadvantage.—
Ian Millhiser,
Vox,
1 Apr. 2025
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This has created an uneven playing field that places traditional lodging establishments at a disadvantage.—
Sean Krofssik,
Hartford Courant,
31 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Both will be inspected for damage, the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration said.—
Ross Adkin, Alex Stambaugh and Kocha Olarn,
CNN Money,
28 Mar. 2025
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The financial damage and antagonism a divorce can create can be tremendous.—
Martin Shenkman,
Forbes.com,
28 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Trillion-dollar deficits are no longer shocking, and interest expense alone is hovering around record levels.—
Dave Birnbaum,
Forbes.com,
31 Mar. 2025
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Those expenses included costs related to study abroad programs, postgraduate scholarships, vocational school scholarships, technology fees and other costs that are connected to education.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
31 Mar. 2025
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Marchand Jumps Ship Captain Brad Marchand, now 36, also suffered an upper-body injury in early March, and has undergone multiple surgeries over the past few years.—
Carol Schram,
Forbes.com,
31 Mar. 2025
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The top returner among the running backs is Jalen Berger, who became a bigger factor last season once rounding into form from injury.—
Ben Bolch,
Los Angeles Times,
30 Mar. 2025
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“Detriment.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/detriment. Accessed 9 Apr. 2025.
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