damning

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

ADJECTIVE

damaging

Synonyms

STRONGEST

incriminating

WEAK

damnatory fatal ruinous

Example Sentences

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In addition to the damning text exchange, Flores also has history on his side.

From Los Angeles Times • May 29, 2026

Alex Stanley, vice-president of the National Union of Students, said the data showed "how damning the situation is".

From BBC • May 27, 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

Clk/sd, that’s possibly the most useful and damning piece of information I’ve given you.

From "Code Name Verity" by Elizabeth Wein