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- DictionaryDam·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"
- 2. a sum of money claimed or awarded in compensation for a loss or an injury: "she was awarded $284,000 in damages"
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"
B1. to harm or break something: Many buildings were damaged in the storm. Smoking can seriously damage your health. More examples. damaging. adjective. harmful: the damaging effects of pollution. (Definition of damage from the Cambridge Learner's Dictionary © Cambridge University Press) Translations of damage. in Chinese (Traditional)
damage. noun. /ˈdæmɪdʒ/. /ˈdæmɪdʒ/. Idioms. [uncountable] physical harm caused to something which makes it less attractive, useful or valuable. serious/severe damage. The building suffered extensive damage by fire in 1925. permanent/irreparable/irreversible damage.
Definitions of damage. noun. the occurrence of a change for the worse. synonyms: harm, impairment. see more. noun. the act of damaging something or someone. synonyms: harm, hurt, scathe. see more. noun. loss of military equipment. synonyms: equipment casualty. see more. noun. any harm or injury resulting from a violation of a legal right.
4 days ago · To damage something means to cause it to become less good, pleasant, or successful . Jackson doesn't want to damage his reputation as a political personality. [VERB noun] He warned that the action was damaging the economy. [VERB noun] Synonyms: harm, ruin, mar, stain More Synonyms of damage. damaging adjective.
noun. /ˈdæmɪdʒ/ [uncountable] damage (to something) physical harm caused to something that makes it less attractive, useful, or valuable serious/severe/extensive/permanent/minor damage brain/liver, etc. damage fire/smoke/storm damage The earthquake caused property damage estimated at $6 million. The storm didn't do much damage.
/ˈdæmɪdʒ/ damage something/somebody Verb Forms. to harm or spoil something or someone The fire badly damaged the town hall. Several vehicles were damaged in the crash. Smoking seriously damages your health. The allegations are likely to damage his political career. emotionally damaged children Topic Collocations. Want to learn more?
Damage definition: injury or harm that reduces value or usefulness. See examples of DAMAGE used in a sentence.
