What is another word for to the detriment of?

Pronunciation: [tə ðə dˈɛtɹɪmənt ɒv] (IPA)

"To the detriment of" refers to something that is harmful or negative to someone or something. There are a number of synonyms for this phrase that can be used in its place, depending on the intended meaning and context of the sentence. Some common alternatives include "at the expense of," "to the disadvantage of," "to the harm of," "to the injury of," and "to the disadvantage of." Each of these phrases indicates that someone or something is being harmed or negatively impacted by a particular action or situation. It's important to choose the right synonym for "to the detriment of" to accurately convey the intended meaning and tone of the sentence.

What are the hypernyms for To the detriment of?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.

Famous quotes with To the detriment of

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  • We have seen that in this country in the last few years, particularly on Wall Street, with the rise of the old human frailty of greed. This occurs when people begin to serve only their own needs to the detriment of everyone else.
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  • Too many facts are often as much of an obstacle to understanding as too few. There is a sense in which we moderns are inundated with facts to the detriment of understanding.
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