HARM


Meaning of HARM in English

[noun] [U] - physical or other injury or damageBoth deny conspiring to cause actual bodily harm.A mistake like that will do his credibility a lot of harm.Missing a meal once in a while never did anyone (any) harm.You could always ask Jim if they need any more staff in his office - (there's) no harm in asking (= no-one will be annoyed and you might benefit).She meant no harm (= did not intend to offend), she was joking.Cindy had a fright when her car skidded but she came to no harm (= was not hurt).Getting involved at this stage will do more harm than good (= be damaging rather than helpful).Out of harm's way means in a position which is safe from harm or from which harm cannot be done.The children will be here soon - you'd better put that plate out of harm's way.

Cambridge English vocab.      Кембриджский английский словарь.