Word: Damage
How to pronounce: ˈdæmɪʤ
Noun
Definitions:
1. Physical harm caused to something in such a way as to impair its value, usefulness, or normal function.
Example sentences: "Bombing caused extensive damage to the town"
2. A sum of money claimed or awarded in compensation for a loss or an injury.
Example sentences: "She was awarded $284,000 in damages"
Transitive verb
Definitions:
1. Inflict physical harm on (something) so as to impair its value, usefulness, or normal function.
Example sentences: "The car was badly damaged in the accident"
Synonyms:
detriment
injury
breakage
harm
hazards
loss
environmental damage
mischief
wrong
injure
hurt
suffer
cripple
disasters
affliction
disbenefit
cause damage
detrimental
destruction
defect
failure
breakdown
impairment
the destruction
bruises
material damage
material loss
spoilage
deterioration
impair
reparation
redress
indemnification
indemnity
restitution
satisfaction
damages
cost
taint
defacement
recompense
penalty
remuneration
Antonyms:
benefit
profit
good
income
interest
revenue
victory
use
fix
increase
return
help
win
Derivations:
damaging
damaged
damageable
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Damage in Other Languages...
Spanish: Daño
German: Schaden
French: Dommage
Italian: Danno
Turkish: Hasar
