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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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2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishDAMAGED | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   damaged. adjective. uk / ˈdæm.ɪdʒd / us / ˈdæm.ɪdʒd / Add to word list. B1. harmed or spoiled: They're selling off damaged goods at reduced prices. Both the cars involved in the accident looked badly damaged. SMART Vocabulary: related words and phrases. In bad condition. battered. battle-scarred. be on the skids idiom. beat someone up. blasted.

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   The meaning of DAMAGE is loss or harm resulting from injury to person, property, or reputation. How to use damage in a sentence. Synonym Discussion of Damage.

4. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishDAMAGE | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   DAMAGE definition: 1. to harm or spoil something: 2. harm or injury: 3. money that is paid to someone by a person or…. Learn more.

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   Definitions of damaged. adjective. harmed or injured or spoiled. “I won't buy damaged goods” “the storm left a wake of badly damaged buildings” synonyms: blemished. marred by imperfections. broken. physically and forcibly separated into pieces or cracked or split. battered, beat-up, beaten-up. damaged by blows or hard usage.

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   Damage definition: injury or harm that reduces value or usefulness. See examples of DAMAGE used in a sentence.

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   noun. any harm or injury resulting from a violation of a legal right. synonyms: legal injury, wrong. see more. verb. inflict damage upon. “The snow damaged the roof” “She damaged the car when she hit the tree” see more. verb. suffer or be susceptible to damage.

8. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishdamage noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage notes...

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   [plural] an amount of money that a court decides should be paid to somebody by the person, company, etc. that has caused them harm or injury. He was ordered to pay damages totalling £30 000. They intend to sue for damages. Ann was awarded £6 000 (in) damages. She was awarded damages of £6 000 .