The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 9 letter word INJURIOUS
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What does INJURIOUS mean?
INJURIOUS adjective- Causing physical harm or injury; harmful, hurtful.
- Causing harm to one's reputation; invidious, defamatory, libelous, slanderous.