detrimental

As an adjective detrimental

is causing damage or harm.

As a noun pitfall is

a potential problem, hazard, or danger that is easily encountered but not immediately obvious.

As a verb jeopardize

is (us) to put in jeopardy, to threaten.

As an adjective detrimental is

causing damage or harm.

As an adjective detrimental

is causing damage or harm.

As a verb exacerbate is

to make worse (pain, anger, etc); aggravate.

As adjectives the difference between severe and detrimental

is that severe is severe, harsh while detrimental is causing damage or harm.

As adjectives the difference between derogatory and detrimental

is that derogatory is tending to derogate, or lessen in value of someone; expressing derogation; detracting; injurious while detrimental is causing damage or harm.

As a noun derogatory

is a trade-line on a credit report that includes negative credit history.

Detrimental is a related term of hateful.

As adjectives the difference between detrimental and hateful

is that detrimental is causing damage or harm while hateful is evoking a feeling of hatred.

Detrimental is a related term of unfit.

As adjectives the difference between detrimental and unfit

is that detrimental is causing damage or harm while unfit is not fit; not having the correct requirements.

As a verb unfit is

to make unfit; to render unsuitable, spoil, disqualify.

Detrimental is a related term of unsuitable.

As adjectives the difference between detrimental and unsuitable

is that detrimental is causing damage or harm while unsuitable is not suitable; unfit; inappropriate.

Unjust is a related term of detrimental.

As adjectives the difference between unjust and detrimental

is that unjust is not fair, just or right while detrimental is causing damage or harm.

As adjectives the difference between detrimental and malign

is that detrimental is causing damage or harm while malign is evil or malignant in disposition, nature, intent or influence.

As a verb malign is

to make defamatory statements about; to slander or traduce.