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Definitions

damage

[dam-ij] / ˈdæm ɪdʒ /
NOUN
injury, loss
Synonyms
STRONGEST
accident blow bruise casualty catastrophe contamination corruption destruction deterioration devastation disturbance hardship harm illness impairment pollution suffering wound
STRONG
adulteration adversity affliction bane blemish breakage cave-in debasement depreciation deprivation detriment disservice evil hurt infliction knockout marring mischief mishap mutilation outrage reverse ruin ruining spoilage waste wreckage wrecking wrong
Antonyms
STRONGEST
betterment
STRONG
amelioration improvement
WEAK
development purification
VERB
cause injury, loss
Synonyms
STRONGEST
batter break burn contaminate harm hurt impair infect injure maim mangle mar pollute ravage ruin scorch smash tarnish tear undermine weaken wound wreck
STRONG
abuse bleach blight corrode corrupt crack deface defile dirty discolor disfigure disintegrate dismantle fade gnaw incapacitate lacerate maltreat mutilate rot rust scathe scratch split spoil stab stain vitiate wrong
WEAK
bang up cripple tamper with wear away wreak havoc on
Antonyms
STRONGEST
fix mend repair
STRONG
cure enhance heal perfect strengthen
WEAK
adorn beautify decorate ornament purify

Example Sentences

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Shipping delays will further hold back supplies, as will damage to key energy facilities in the Gulf.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 6, 2026

Kuwait said strikes by Iranian drones had caused severe damage to oil and petrochemical facilities.

From BBC • Apr. 5, 2026

These patients often undergo radiotherapy near the mouth, which can damage salivary glands and reduce saliva production.

From Science Daily • Apr. 5, 2026

The director of the Lebanese Italian Hospital told the NNA that it would "remain open to provide the necessary medical care" despite the damage.

From Barron's • Apr. 4, 2026

Jack managed to hold on to the Mirror as he fell, narrowly saving it from further damage by hitting the cracked and broken ground.

From "Half Upon a Time" by James Riley

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.