damage

[dam-ij] / ˈdæm ɪdʒ /

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 cave-in debasement depreciation deprivation detriment disservice evil hurt infliction knockout marring mischief mishap mutilation outrage reverse ruin ruining spoilage waste wreckage wrecking wrong

Antonyms

STRONGEST

betterment

STRONG

amelioration improvement

WEAK

development purification

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

fix mend repair

STRONG

cure enhance heal perfect strengthen

WEAK

adorn beautify decorate ornament purify

Example Sentences

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The owner of the flight school told ABC7 that the aircraft’s nose and wing were damaged in the incident.

From Los Angeles Times

"Working at night is not good, it damages your health," said Alba.

From Barron's

In March, RBI had already confirmed that it had to pay more than two billion euros in damages to Rasperia, an investment company.

From Barron's

When Mr Mendelson arrived back in the UK he was told he needed surgery for ligament damage.

From BBC

The attorney sought an expert to evaluate the sociological damage to the community too.

From The Wall Street Journal