Decay and Harm

Decay

Decay verb - To go through decomposition.

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Harm and decay are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Harm" instead the word "Decay" as a verb or a noun.

Nearby Words: decayed, decaying, decadence, decadent

Harm verb - To cause bodily damage to.

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Decay and harm are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Decay" instead the word "Harm" as a verb or a noun.

Nearby Words: harmful, harmed, harmless, harmfully, harming

physical	physical decay	physical harm
future	future decay	future harm
considerable	considerable decay	considerable harm
visible	visible decay	visible harm
Other adjectives: real, severe, massive, extreme, serious, bodily, major, mental, general, apparent, less, further, significant, intentional, previous.

This may however turn out to be a self-defeating strategy — decades of decay have made it ever more likely to go off by itself, while decades of property development have increased the potential for harm if it does.

Source: Durable Deathtrap
For some, eating whole grains raw may do more harm than good compared to eating refined grains, unless they are properly prepared (soaked, fermented, etc,.) One detrimental effect of phytic acid is tooth decay, which is made worse by the sugary toppings of most doughnuts and pop tarts.

Source: All-Natural Snake Oil
A gauntlet made of Urim allows the wielding of the Staff of Decay without harm.

Source: Unobtainium

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