damage

noun
UK: /ˈdæm.ɪdʒ/
US: /ˈdæm.ɪdʒ/

  1. Physical harm that makes something less valuable or useful.

    1. The storm did some damage to my car. [ ] [ ]
    2. The fire caused extensive damage to the historical building, which will require costly repairs. [ ] [ ]

  2. The negative effect something has on a person or situation.

    1. His words did damage to her reputation. [ ] [ ]
    2. The scandal caused significant damage to the company's public image, impacting investor confidence. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

harm injury impairment destruction
damage verb

  1. To harm something physically so that it is broken or injured.

    1. The flood damaged many homes. [ ] [ ]
    2. The vandals deliberately damaged the statue in the park, defacing it with graffiti. [ ] [ ]

  2. To have a negative effect on something.

    1. The news damaged their chances of success. [ ] [ ]
    2. His critical comments severely damaged her confidence and made her question her abilities. [ ] [ ]
damage adjective

  1. Relating to harm or injury.

    1. It was a damage claim. [ ] [ ]
    2. The insurance company processed the damage assessment report to determine the extent of the loss. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "damage" in English means: Physical harm that makes something less valuable or useful., The negative effect something has on a person or situation..

The phonetic transcription of "damage" is /ˈdæm.ɪdʒ/ in British English and /ˈdæm.ɪdʒ/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "damage": harm, injury, impairment, destruction.

Example usage of "damage": "The storm did some damage to my car.". More examples on the page.