DETRIMENT


Meaning of DETRIMENT in English

1.

If something happens to the ~ of something or to a person’s ~, it causes harm or damage to them. (FORMAL)

Children spend too much time on schoolwork, to the ~ of other activities.

PHRASE: usu PHR after v, v-link PHR

2.

If something happens without ~ to a person or thing, it does not harm or damage them. (FORMAL)

PHRASE: PHR n

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