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Definitions

collateral damage

NOUN

unintentional damage to non-military people or property during war

Synonyms

WEAK

Example Sentences

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"It's not just the medical damage, but the collateral damage for relationships and families that is far greater than people have ever really thought to examine," she adds.

From BBC • Jun. 11, 2026

Driving Indian officials is a fear that the world’s most populous country could become collateral damage in the AI race.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 28, 2026

Multiyear conversions often reduce this collateral damage and remain one of the most reliable, low-error strategies for reducing taxes over time.

From MarketWatch • May 8, 2026

This targeted approach allows the immune system to remove threats efficiently while minimizing collateral damage to nearby tissue.

From Science Daily • Apr. 30, 2026

She’s nothing but collateral damage in this whole mess, and it makes me feel some kind of way.

From "Dread Nation" by Justina Ireland