damning

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

ADJECTIVE

damaging

Synonyms

STRONGEST

incriminating

WEAK

damnatory fatal ruinous

Example Sentences

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The song’s Korean refrain and damning alternate title?

From Salon • Jun. 5, 2026

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

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

From Slate • May 12, 2026

Nehemia just looked at her, damning her with that blank stare.

From "Throne of Glass" by Sarah J. Maas