Damaging and Dismal

Damaging

Damaging adjective - Causing or capable of causing harm.

Dismal and damaging are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Dismal" instead an adjective "Damaging".

Nearby Words: damage, damaged

Dismal

Dismal adjective - Causing or marked by an atmosphere lacking in cheer.

Damaging and dismal are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Damaging" instead an adjective "Dismal".

Nearby Word: dismally
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