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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.

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   Synonyms and antonyms of damage in English. damage. noun. These are words and phrases related to damage. Click on any word or phrase to go to its thesaurus page. Or, go to the definition of damage. The flood caused great damage to the town. Synonyms. injury. harm. hurt. impairment. destruction. despoliation. loss. Antonyms. improvement. betterment.