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   Dam·age

   /ˈdamij/

   

   noun

   • 1. physical harm caused to something in such a way as to impair its value, usefulness, or normal function: "bombing caused extensive damage to the town" Similar harminjurydestructionvandalizationvandalismimpairmentdefilementdesecrationdefacementdisfigurementscarringmutilationvitiationdetrimentruinhavocdevastationwear and tearbatteringfrictionerosionattritioncorrosionabrasiondeteriorationdegenerationrare:detrition
   • ▪ unwelcome and detrimental effects: "the damage to his reputation was considerable"
   • 2. a sum of money claimed or awarded in compensation for a loss or an injury: "she was awarded $284,000 in damages" Similar compensationrecompenserestitutionredressreparation(s)repaymentreimbursementremunerationrequitalindemnificationindemnitysatisfactioninformal:comparchaic:guerdonmeedrare:solatium

   verb

   • 1. inflict physical harm on (something) so as to impair its value, usefulness, or normal function: "the car was badly damaged in the accident"
   • ▪ have a detrimental effect on: "the scandal could seriously damage his career"

   Word Origin Middle English: from Old French, from dam, damne ‘loss or damage’, from Latin damnum ‘loss or hurt’; compare with damn.

   Scrabble Points: 10

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   Synonyms for DAMAGE: destruction, breakage, wreckage, loss, harm, ruin, ruined goods, cost, waste, deterioration; Antonyms for DAMAGE: profit, repair, improvement, benefit, advantage, recompense, favor, blessing, boon, blessing.

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   verbs. nouns. adjectives. harm. hurt. destroy. suggest new. Another way to say Damage? Synonyms for Damage (other words and phrases for Damage).

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   damaged. v past p. damage. WordReference English Thesaurus © 2024. Sense: Verb: cause harm or loss. Synonyms: harm, hurt, ruin, wreck, injure, impair, wound, mar, deface, vandalize, vandalise (UK), maul, batter, scratch, scuff, scathe, disfigure, mangle, mutilate. Antonyms: fix, cure, remedy, repair, recovery, mend.

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   the act of damaging something or someone. Synonyms: hurt, suffering, injury, distress, detriment, price, harm, damage, terms, legal injury, impairment, wrong, trauma, equipment casualty, scathe. price, terms, damage noun. the amount of money needed to purchase something.