[do] harm
1
to cause a negative effect or injury to someone or something, typically unintentionally
- His words did harm to her feelings.
- Doing harm to the environment through pollution has long-term consequences.
- Let's avoid doing harm to our friendship by resolving our issues.
- She didn't mean to do harm, but her actions had unintended consequences.
- Doing harm to oneself through unhealthy habits can lead to health problems.