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DETRIMENT

(noun, verb)

Definitions

There are 2 meanings of the word Detriment.

How to pronounce detriment:

US

Detriment - as a noun

A damage or loss

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
hurt
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
damageharmimpairment
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Detriment - as a verb

To be detrimental to; to harm or mar.

Example Sentences

"Smoking can be of great detriment to your health."
"Excessive use of social media can be to the detriment of face-to-face interactions."
"Lack of exercise can lead to the detriment of physical fitness."
"The cut in funding will be to the detriment of many arts programs."
"Overeating can be of great detriment to weight loss efforts."
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Word Game Points

Is DETRIMENT a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, detriment is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

DETRIMENT has a SCRABBLE points total of 12.

Is DETRIMENT a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, detriment is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
DETRIMENT has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 14.

Is DETRIMENT a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, detriment is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
DETRIMENT has a WORDFEUD points total of 12.

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