det·ri·ment

det·ri·ment
/ˈdɛtrəmənt/ noun
formal
1 [count] : something that will cause damage or injury to something or someone — usually singular;
— often + to

He saw the new regulations as a detriment to progress.

2 [noncount] : the act of causing damage or injury to something or someone

He puts all his time into his career, to the detriment of [=in a way that is harmful to] his personal life.

relying on bad advice, much to your detriment [=in a way that is harmful to you]

— often + to

She was able to work long hours without detriment to her health. [=without harming her health]


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