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damn

[dam] / dæm /
VERB
condemn, denounce
Synonyms
STRONGEST
curse darn
STRONG
abuse anathematize attack ban banish blaspheme blast castigate censure confound convict criticize cuss doom excommunicate excoriate execrate expel flame imprecate jinx objurgate pan penalize proscribe punish revile sentence slam swear
WEAK
cast out complain of cry down denunciate drat fulminate against inveigle against object to thunder against
Antonyms
STRONG
admit allow approve benefit compliment defend exonerate include laud permit praise protect reward welcome
WEAK
bless cherish commend elevate exalt favor glorify promote

Example Sentences

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“Take $300, because we’re going to be coming back the same damn way.”

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 12, 2026

And going to one dinner at Epstein’s was just so damn efficient.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 20, 2026

“Hormuz is not quite a total ghost-town halt yet, but it’s damn near lights out,” said Raj.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 5, 2026

Duke replies with words to the effect that the world doesn't give a damn about him, so he doesn't care about the world either.

From BBC • Feb. 19, 2026

She seemed so damn sad, I figured she must be thinking about Mickey Neilan again.

From "The Red Car to Hollywood" by Jennie Liu