verb (not a common word, but can be used as a back-formation from 'disadvantageous') as in strong fondness

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Example Sentences

Example:Their inflammatory comments are harming the team’s morale.

Definition:Damaging or injuring

From harming

Example:The new policy is impairing the company’s ability to innovate.

Definition:Reducing the quality or effectiveness of

From impairing

Example:Cutting the research budget is weakening the company’s competitive edge.

Definition:Reducing the strength or effectiveness

From weakening

Example:Introducing unnecessary regulations is hindering the company's growth.

Definition:Blocking or impeding the progress or development of

From hindering

Example:The negative public opinion is discouraging the new project's launch.

Definition:Reducing the motivation or inclination to do something

From discouraging

Example:His actions are undermining the team's confidence.

Definition:Weakening the foundations or basis of; causing to lose strength or support

From undermining

Example:Slanted media reports are discrediting the government’s stance.

Definition:Damaging the reputation or credibility of

From discrediting