Also means
to damage
Usage Note
Perjudicar follows the -car spelling change (perjudiqué). It implies harming someone's interests or reputation, and is more formal than dañar. The related noun is perjuicio ('harm, damage') and the phrase en perjuicio de means 'to the detriment of'.
Examples
"Fumar perjudica gravemente la salud."
Natural Translation
Smoking seriously harms your health.
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