# harming

Pronunciation: US say "HARM-ing" /ˈhɑɹmɪŋ/; UK say "HAHM-ing" /ˈhɑːmɪŋ/

## Verb

1. Present participle and gerund of harm. — present participle and gerund of harm
   - Simple: Present participle of harm. Use this when something is hurting a person or thing right now.
   - _Pollution is slowly harming the coral reefs along the coast._
   - _He apologized for harming her reputation with the rumor._

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