Meaning of harm in English
1. physical or mental damage; injury
Bad books will do you harm.
The dog will do you no harm.
if you think that the alcoholic harm only comes later in life, you are mistaken
I'm sorry I frightened you; I meant no harm.
3. wrong; inconvenience
Where's the harm in trying?
1. cause hurt, injury, or damage to
Were the hostages harmed?
The animal rarely harms man.
The rumor harmed his reputation.