mean (sb) harm

Frequency: 7.29.5 per million words

to intend to cause harm to someone

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Examples (10)

  • I didn't mean any harm, I was just joking.
  • Please believe me, I would never mean you harm.
  • Do you really think he meant you harm?
  • The dog was barking loudly, but it was clear it didn't mean any harm.
  • If he had meant you harm, he would have acted differently.
  • Meaning her harm was the last thing on his mind.
  • He looked at me with such hatred, I knew he meant me harm.
  • She assured the officer that the stranger meant her no harm.
  • Some people are just misguided; they don't truly mean anyone harm.
  • Don't worry, the security guard won't mean you any harm; he's just doing his job.