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Definitions

damages

NOUN
cost for problem
Synonyms
WEAK
amends bill charge compensation expense fine forfeit indemnity reimbursement reparation satisfaction total
Antonyms
WEAK
award profit recompense reward
NOUN
injury, loss
Synonyms
STRONGEST
accident blow bruise casualty catastrophe contamination corruption destruction deterioration devastation disturbance hardship harm illness impairment pollution suffering wound
STRONG
adulteration adversity affliction bane blemish breakage debasement depreciation deprivation detriment disservice evil hurt infliction knockout marring mischief mishap mutilation outrage ravage reverse ruin ruining spoilage stroke waste wreckage wrecking wrong
WEAK
cave-in
Antonyms
STRONGEST
advantage benefit blessing building cleanliness construction creation favor good good fortune happiness health improvement purification
STRONG
aid development fortune giving good luck goodness help kindness virtue
WEAK
boon profit
VERB
cause injury, loss
Synonyms
STRONGEST
batter break burn contaminate harm hurt impair infect injure maim mangle mar pollute ravage ruin scorch smash tarnish tear undermine weaken wound wreck
STRONG
abuse bleach blight corrode corrupt crack deface defile dirty discolor disfigure disintegrate dismantle fade gnaw incapacitate lacerate maltreat mutilate rot rust scathe scratch split spoil stab stain vitiate wrong
WEAK
bang up cripple tamper with wear away wreak havoc on
Antonyms
STRONGEST
aid allow assist build clean create cure fix heal help mend purify repair strengthen wait
STRONG
adorn beautify brighten cleanse color combine decorate grow honor improve ornament protect schedule set up
WEAK
benefit bless enhance favor perfect
damage(s)
NOUN
cost for problem
Synonyms
WEAK
amends bill charge compensation expense fine forfeit indemnity reimbursement reparation satisfaction total
Antonyms
WEAK
award compensation profit recompense reward

Example Sentences

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The case before the High Court involves Missouri plaintiff John Durnell, who was awarded $1.25 million in damages.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 24, 2026

On Monday, the Federal High Court ordered that he be freed, awarded him more than $3,500 in damages for human rights violations and told the security agencies to apologise.

From BBC • Apr. 24, 2026

She is seeking "lost wages, lost benefits, reinstatement" and various forms of damages.

From BBC • Apr. 23, 2026

Ballmer and the other defendants are accused by 11 investors in Aspiration of fraud and aiding and abetting fraud, with the plaintiffs seeking at least $50 million in damages.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 23, 2026

There is no doubt that Ebola damages the brain and causes psychotic dementia.

From "The Hot Zone" by Richard Preston

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