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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“For a second, I was like, Damn, I wish I’d brought my hiking shoes — could’ve gone up to the top,” she says.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 31, 2025

But then after the laughter, I'd be like, "Damn, I feel kind of sad inside."

From Salon • May 20, 2024

Lizzo, born Melissa Jefferson, rose to fame with No. 1 hits like “Truth Hurts” in 2017 and “About Damn Time” in 2022, and her catalog of feel-good funk and pop with lyrics focused on empowerment.

From New York Times • Mar. 30, 2024

Comedian Mindy Kaling hosted the event and spoke just moments after singer Lizzo finished a rendition of her hit About Damn Time.

From BBC • Mar. 28, 2024

“You’re such a card, Jimmy” Damn right I’m a card.

From "I Am the Messenger" by Markus Zusak

damn

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