For example The severity of the attack was such that a charge of bodily harm was brought. Show source/s Plain English Campaign Give feedback This page is not useful This page is useful Thank you for your feedback. If you have another few minutes please take the time to tell us about our new Dictionary service. Thank you for your feedback. If you could tell us more, it would really help. Submit
Actual bodily harm Hurting another person but less severely than would amount to grievous bodily harm.
Grievous bodily harm Intentionally causing serious physical harm to someone. This is more serious than actual bodily harm.