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Inimical

/ˌɪˈnɪmɪkəl/
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(adj) Harmful in effect.

He doesn't understand that his actions are inimical to his own interests.
No one could mistake this inimical gang for an impartial jury.
CEFR Practice Quiz
High taxes and excessive regulations are often ____ to the growth of small local businesses.

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