detriment
Translation
detriment, harm, damage
Examples
Smoking is a detriment to your health.
Smoking is a detriment to your health.
He worked long hours, to the detriment of his family life.
He worked long hours, to the detriment of his family life.
Grammar Patterns
((a detriment)) ((to sth.)) something that causes harm or damage to (sth.) Smoking is a detriment to your health.
((to the detriment)) ((of sth.)) resulting in harm or damage to (sth.) He worked long hours, to the detriment of his family life.
Similar Words
Synonyms: harm, damage, disadvantage; Antonyms: benefit, advantage
Etymology
From Latin 'de-' (away) + 'terere' (to rub). The original meaning was 'a rubbing away'.
Memory Tips
Think of 'de-' as 'down'. Something that brings you down is a detriment.