What is the root word for harm?

The root word for "harm" is "harm" itself. It is an Old English word with no clear Latin or Greek root.

However, you might be interested in related words with roots:

* "Hurt" comes from the Old English word "heort" meaning "heart," suggesting emotional pain.

* "Damage" comes from the Latin word "damnum" meaning "loss" or "injury."

* "Injury" comes from the Latin word "injuria" meaning "wrong" or "injustice."

These words all relate to the concept of "harm" but are distinct in their meaning and origin.