Adjective as in strong fondness

Word Combinations

Example:The absence of essential nutrients can have a deleterious effect on health.

Definition:An adverse or harmful influence.

From deleterious effect

Example:The food contained a deleterious substance that caused diarrhea in several consumers.

Definition:A harmful substance or agent, especially one that can cause damage when ingested or absorbed by the body.

From deleterious substance

Example:Quitting smoking and reducing alcohol consumption are beneficial in breaking deleterious habits.

Definition:Behavior patterns that are harmful to a person's health, well-being, or life.

From deleterious habits