damning

[dam-ing, dam-ning] / ˈdæm ɪŋ, ˈdæm nɪŋ /

ADJECTIVE

damaging

Synonyms

STRONGEST

incriminating

WEAK

damnatory fatal ruinous

Example Sentences

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This is a damning indictment of them, and our larger culture and society.

From Salon • Jun. 2, 2026

The fact that Djokovic is the most plausible title contender is a damning indictment on the rest.

From BBC • May 28, 2026

Rather, it’s a pragmatic game of connecting the dots, revealing a damning picture of widespread corruption.

From Salon • May 22, 2026

The record from this trial, as Sotomayor pointed out, is quite damning.

From Slate • May 12, 2026

“It’s . . . it’s . . .’’—she tried to think of the most damning pronouncement—“It’s not nice!”

From "Middlesex: A Novel" by Jeffrey Eugenides