Definitions

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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The number of licensed toys I had as a kid for characters I really didn’t give a damn about is embarrassingly exorbitant.

From Salon • Jun. 6, 2026

“The sentiment that I think was registering for people back then was ‘I remember what my old prices were, and damn it—I want them back.’”

From Barron's • May 27, 2026

“I just call them a damn good squad of players,” says Steve McClaren, Eriksson’s assistant before taking over as manager, when asked about the ‘golden generation’ label.

From BBC • May 10, 2026

“Obviously, the real issue in this country with the homeownership rate isn’t the credit score — it’s that housing prices are so damn high,” Wu told MarketWatch.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 25, 2026

One hour ago he posted a selfie, and I don’t know why Harriett said he was sick because he looks pretty damn healthy.

From "What If It's Us" by Becky Albertalli and Adam Silvera

damn

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