n.
- physical harm impairing the value, usefulness, or normal function of something.
▸unwelcome and detrimental effects.
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(damages)
a sum of money claimed or awarded in compensation for a loss or injury.
v.
inflict damage on.
Phrase
- what's the damage?
informal, humorous what does it cost?
Derivative
- damaging adj.
- damagingly adv.
Etymology
ME: from OFr., from dam, damne ‘loss or damage’, from L. damnum ‘loss or hurt’; cf. damn.
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