Refers to damage, injury, or a harmful effect, often with a nuance of moral or social evil. Used in formal or written contexts.
その政策は社会に害悪をもたらした。
The policy brought harm to society.
彼は害悪を及ぼす人物とみなされた。
He was regarded as a person who exerts an evil influence.
Compound of 害 (harm) and 悪 (evil). The combination reinforces the idea of harmful or evil influence.