Detriment

Part of speech: noun (n.)

1. That which injures or causes damage; mischief; harm; diminution; loss; damage; -- used very generically; as, detriments to property, religion, morals, etc. I can repair That detriment, if such it be. Milton.

2. A charge made to students and barristers for incidental repairs of the rooms they occupy. [Eng.]

Synonyms: Injury; loss; damage; disadvantage; prejudice; hurt; mischief; harm.

Part of speech: verb (v.)

To do injury to; to hurt. [Archaic] Other might be determined thereby. Fuller.