— harmer , n.
/hahrm/ , n.
1. physical injury or mental damage; hurt: to do him bodily harm.
2. moral injury; evil; wrong.
v.t.
3. to do or cause harm to; injure; damage; hurt: to harm one's reputation.
[ bef. 900; ME; OE hearm; c. G Harm, ON harmr ]
Syn. 1, 2. See damage. 3. maltreat, abuse.
Ant. 1. benefit. 3. help.