scathe

Short definition from Wiktionary

Noun

1. 1
   Damage, harm, hurt, injury.
2. 2
   Someone who, or something which, causes harm; an injurer.
3. 3
   An injury or loss for which compensation is sought in a lawsuit; damage; also, expenses incurred by a claimant; costs.
4. 4
   Something to be mourned or regretted.

Verb

1. 1
   To harm or injure (someone or something) physically.
2. 2
   To harm or injure (someone or something) physically: To cause monetary loss to (someone).
3. 3
   To harm, injure, or destroy (someone or something) by fire, lightning, or some other heat source; to blast; to scorch; to wither.
4. 4
   To severely hurt (someone's feelings, soul, etc., or something intangible) through acts, words spoken, etc.