damage

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noun

dam·age ˈda-mij How to pronounce damage (audio)

: loss or harm resulting from injury to person, property, or reputation

flood damage

sustained severe damage to her knee

damages plural : compensation in money imposed by law for loss or injury

The judge awarded them $5,000 in damages.

: expense, cost

"What's the damage?" he asked the waiter

damage

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verb

damaged; damaging

transitive verb

: to cause damage (see damage entry 1 sense 1) to

don't damage the furniture

returning soldiers damaged by war

damageability

ˌda-mi-jə-ˈbi-lə-tē How to pronounce damage (audio)

noun

damager noun

Example Sentences

Noun The items were carefully wrapped to protect them from damage during shipping. The city sustained heavy damage during the war. Fortunately the boat suffered no serious damage in the storm. The fall caused considerable damage to her knee. The disease is known to cause permanent brain damage. The scandal caused significant damage to her career. You've said enough. Please leave before you do any more damage. He tried to repair the damage by apologizing. He apologized, but the damage was already done. Verb Please return any items that are damaged during shipping. Many homes were damaged or completely destroyed in the fire. The fall severely damaged her knee. Smoking can seriously damage your lungs. The scandal significantly damaged her career. This news will damage his reputation. He was worried that his comments had damaged their relationship. He's trying to repair his damaged reputation. See More

Recent Examples on the Web

Noun

If hepatitis C infection occurs, damage to the liver would be minimal during such a short time frame.

Andrea L. Cox, STAT, 16 Sep. 2022 The potential damage of the growing criticism for Putin is clear, with pressure both to step up the military campaign and to bring it to an end increasing.

Phil Mccausland, NBC News, 16 Sep. 2022 The fire has destroyed 64 structures and damaged 10 in Placer and El Dorado counties, according to Cal Fire's most recent damage assessment report.

Thao Nguyen, USA TODAY, 15 Sep. 2022 That is a damage assessment that, frankly, even the judge in Florida has said can continue.

CBS News, 11 Sep. 2022 The damage, Snyder says, could have been much worse.

Diana Pearl, Peoplemag, 9 Sep. 2022 The damage done isn’t permanent, and all the hardship leads to better things.

Jordan Mintzer, The Hollywood Reporter, 9 Sep. 2022 An arriving officer said the damage was consistent with someone attempting to steal a vehicle.

John Benson, cleveland, 7 Sep. 2022 On Monday, White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre declined to say whether President Biden would be briefed upon completion of the damage assessment.

Aruna Viswanatha, WSJ, 29 Aug. 2022

Verb

King Charles, Harry's father, reportedly worries that the book will further damage his reputation right after he's taken the throne.

Kathleen Walsh, Glamour, 16 Sep. 2022 Elter also worries that excavations by inexperienced people could damage the site.

Fares Akram, Anchorage Daily News, 16 Sep. 2022 China’s Ministry of Commerce on Thursday said the U.S. move would damage the interests of both Chinese and American companies.

Dan Strumpf, WSJ, 1 Sep. 2022 News anchor Nathan Downer suggested that associating with Tyson could damage Ford's campaign.

Patrick Ryan, USA TODAY, 27 Aug. 2022 Republicans are on track to oppose the legislation as one, saying its tax boosts and spending would worsen inflation and damage the economy.

BostonGlobe.com, 4 Aug. 2022 Biden administration officials warned the trip would potentially damage relations between the US and China, and indeed, Beijing has already voiced displeasure.

Aj Willingham, CNN, 3 Aug. 2022 One of his biggest worries about the solar project is that the developer will damage the drainage tile network during the installation of thousands of posts for mounting the panels.

Dan Gearino, ABC News, 29 July 2022 The delay will be reported to credit bureaus, which can damage your credit.

Claire Thornton, USA TODAY, 25 Aug. 2022 See More

Legal Definition

damage 1 of 2

noun

dam·age

: loss or harm resulting from injury to person, property, or reputation

plural : the money awarded to a party in a civil suit as reparation for the loss or injury for which another is liable see also additur, cover, mitigate, remittitur compare declaratory judgment at judgment sense 1a, injunction, specific performance at performance

Note: The trier of fact determines the amount of damages to be awarded to the prevailing party. More than one type of damages may be awarded for a single injury.

— actual damages

: damages deemed to compensate the injured party for losses sustained as a direct result of the injury suffered

called also compensatory damages

— consequential damages

: special damages in this entry

— direct damages

: damages for a loss that is an immediate, natural, and foreseeable result of the wrongful act compare special damages in this entry

— exemplary damages \\ ig-ˈzem-plə-rē- \\

: punitive damages in this entry

— expectation damages

: damages recoverable for breach of contract and designed to put the injured party in the position he or she would have been in had the contract been completed

called also expectancy damages

— general damages

: damages for a loss that is the natural, foreseeable, and logical result of a wrongful act compare special damages in this entry

: damages for losses (as pain and suffering, inconvenience, or loss of lifestyle) whose monetary values are difficult to assign

— hedonic damages \\ hi-ˈdä-nik- \\

: damages deemed to compensate for the loss of enjoyment of life resulting from a wrongful act

Note: Hedonic damages are not recognized in all jurisdictions.

— incidental damages

: damages recoverable under section 2-715 of the Uniform Commercial Code in breach of contract cases for losses that include expenses incurred in handling and caring for goods which were the subject of the contract, reasonable expenses incurred in obtaining cover, and any other reasonable expenses resulting from the breach that do not fall into any other category

— liquidated damages

: damages whose amount is agreed upon by the parties to a contract as adequately compensating for loss in the event of a breach

called also stipulated damages

Note: Liquidated damages in an amount exceeding that needed to reasonably compensate the injured party constitute a penalty and are therefore void.

— moratory damages

in the civil law of Louisiana : damages recoverable for loss resulting from an obligor's delay in performing

Note: Compensatory damages are recoverable in a case of failure to perform.

— nominal damages

: damages awarded in a small amount (as one dollar) in cases in which a party has been injured but no loss resulted from the injury or in which the injured party failed to prove that loss resulted from the injury

— presumed damages

: damages that are presumed under the law to result naturally and necessarily from a tortious act and that therefore do not require proof

— punitive damages

: damages awarded in cases of serious or malicious wrongdoing to punish or deter the wrongdoer or deter others from behaving similarly

called also exemplary damages, smart money

— special damages

: damages awarded in an amount deemed to compensate for losses that arise not as a natural result of the injury but because of some particular circumstance of the injured party

specifically : damages relating to a business, profession, or property that are easily calculable in monetary terms

called also consequential damages

compare direct damages in this entry general damages in this entry

Note: Because special damages do not arise in every case, they must be specifically requested in the pleadings. This is an issue of particular importance in cases of harm to reputation, such as slander, libel, and malicious prosecution.

— stipulated damages

in the civil law of Louisiana : liquidated damages in this entry

— treble damages \\ ˈtre-bəl- \\

: damages awarded in an amount that is three times the amount for which the trier of fact finds the wrongdoer liable

Note: Treble damages are recoverable where authorized by statute and are usually imposed as a punishment.

plural : losses for which damages are recoverable

did not incur damages, because he was unlikely to win the foreclosure case

Rosalind Resnick

damage

2 of 2

adjective

: of or relating to damages

a damage action

a damage remedy

单词	damages
释义	damage 1 of 2 noun dam·age ˈda-mij 1 : loss or harm resulting from injury to person, property, or reputation flood damage sustained severe damage to her knee 2 damages plural : compensation in money imposed by law for loss or injury The judge awarded them $5,000 in damages. 3 : expense, cost "What's the damage?" he asked the waiter damage 2 of 2 verb damaged; damaging transitive verb : to cause damage (see damage entry 1 sense 1) to don't damage the furniture returning soldiers damaged by war damageability ˌda-mi-jə-ˈbi-lə-tē noun damager noun Synonyms Noun affliction detriment harm hurt injury Verb blemish bloody break compromise crab cripple cross (up) deface disfigure endamage flaw harm hurt impair injure mar spoil vitiate See all Synonyms & Antonyms Example Sentences Noun The items were carefully wrapped to protect them from damage during shipping. The city sustained heavy damage during the war. Fortunately the boat suffered no serious damage in the storm. The fall caused considerable damage to her knee. The disease is known to cause permanent brain damage. The scandal caused significant damage to her career. You've said enough. Please leave before you do any more damage. He tried to repair the damage by apologizing. He apologized, but the damage was already done. Verb Please return any items that are damaged during shipping. Many homes were damaged or completely destroyed in the fire. The fall severely damaged her knee. Smoking can seriously damage your lungs. The scandal significantly damaged her career. This news will damage his reputation. He was worried that his comments had damaged their relationship. He's trying to repair his damaged reputation. See More Recent Examples on the Web Noun If hepatitis C infection occurs, damage to the liver would be minimal during such a short time frame. Andrea L. Cox, STAT, 16 Sep. 2022 The potential damage of the growing criticism for Putin is clear, with pressure both to step up the military campaign and to bring it to an end increasing. Phil Mccausland, NBC News, 16 Sep. 2022 The fire has destroyed 64 structures and damaged 10 in Placer and El Dorado counties, according to Cal Fire's most recent damage assessment report. Thao Nguyen, USA TODAY, 15 Sep. 2022 That is a damage assessment that, frankly, even the judge in Florida has said can continue. CBS News, 11 Sep. 2022 The damage, Snyder says, could have been much worse. Diana Pearl, Peoplemag, 9 Sep. 2022 The damage done isn’t permanent, and all the hardship leads to better things. Jordan Mintzer, The Hollywood Reporter, 9 Sep. 2022 An arriving officer said the damage was consistent with someone attempting to steal a vehicle. John Benson, cleveland, 7 Sep. 2022 On Monday, White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre declined to say whether President Biden would be briefed upon completion of the damage assessment. Aruna Viswanatha, WSJ, 29 Aug. 2022 Verb King Charles, Harry's father, reportedly worries that the book will further damage his reputation right after he's taken the throne. Kathleen Walsh, Glamour, 16 Sep. 2022 Elter also worries that excavations by inexperienced people could damage the site. Fares Akram, Anchorage Daily News, 16 Sep. 2022 China’s Ministry of Commerce on Thursday said the U.S. move would damage the interests of both Chinese and American companies. Dan Strumpf, WSJ, 1 Sep. 2022 News anchor Nathan Downer suggested that associating with Tyson could damage Ford's campaign. Patrick Ryan, USA TODAY, 27 Aug. 2022 Republicans are on track to oppose the legislation as one, saying its tax boosts and spending would worsen inflation and damage the economy. BostonGlobe.com, 4 Aug. 2022 Biden administration officials warned the trip would potentially damage relations between the US and China, and indeed, Beijing has already voiced displeasure. Aj Willingham, CNN, 3 Aug. 2022 One of his biggest worries about the solar project is that the developer will damage the drainage tile network during the installation of thousands of posts for mounting the panels. Dan Gearino, ABC News, 29 July 2022 The delay will be reported to credit bureaus, which can damage your credit. Claire Thornton, USA TODAY, 25 Aug. 2022 See More Word History Etymology Noun and Verb Middle English, from Anglo-French, from dan damage, from Latin damnum — see damn entry 1 First Known Use Noun 14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1 Verb 14th century, in the meaning defined above Phrases Containing damage damage control the damage property damage insurance property damage collateral damage What's the damage damage control the damage property damage insurance property damage collateral damage What's the damage Kids Definition damage 1 of 2 noun dam·age ˈda-mij 1 : loss or harm caused by injury to a person's body or property How much damage was done to the car? 2 damages plural : money demanded or paid according to law for injury or damage The jury awarded $50,000 in damages. damage 2 of 2 verb damaged; damaging : to cause harm or loss to Legal Definition damage 1 of 2 noun dam·age 1 : loss or harm resulting from injury to person, property, or reputation 2 plural : the money awarded to a party in a civil suit as reparation for the loss or injury for which another is liable see also additur, cover, mitigate, remittitur compare declaratory judgment at judgment sense 1a, injunction, specific performance at performance Note: The trier of fact determines the amount of damages to be awarded to the prevailing party. More than one type of damages may be awarded for a single injury. — actual damages : damages deemed to compensate the injured party for losses sustained as a direct result of the injury suffered called also compensatory damages — consequential damages : special damages in this entry — direct damages : damages for a loss that is an immediate, natural, and foreseeable result of the wrongful act compare special damages in this entry — exemplary damages \\ ig-ˈzem-plə-rē- \\ : punitive damages in this entry — expectation damages : damages recoverable for breach of contract and designed to put the injured party in the position he or she would have been in had the contract been completed called also expectancy damages — general damages : damages for a loss that is the natural, foreseeable, and logical result of a wrongful act compare special damages in this entry : damages for losses (as pain and suffering, inconvenience, or loss of lifestyle) whose monetary values are difficult to assign — hedonic damages \\ hi-ˈdä-nik- \\ : damages deemed to compensate for the loss of enjoyment of life resulting from a wrongful act Note: Hedonic damages are not recognized in all jurisdictions. — incidental damages : damages recoverable under section 2-715 of the Uniform Commercial Code in breach of contract cases for losses that include expenses incurred in handling and caring for goods which were the subject of the contract, reasonable expenses incurred in obtaining cover, and any other reasonable expenses resulting from the breach that do not fall into any other category — liquidated damages : damages whose amount is agreed upon by the parties to a contract as adequately compensating for loss in the event of a breach called also stipulated damages Note: Liquidated damages in an amount exceeding that needed to reasonably compensate the injured party constitute a penalty and are therefore void. — moratory damages in the civil law of Louisiana : damages recoverable for loss resulting from an obligor's delay in performing Note: Compensatory damages are recoverable in a case of failure to perform. — nominal damages : damages awarded in a small amount (as one dollar) in cases in which a party has been injured but no loss resulted from the injury or in which the injured party failed to prove that loss resulted from the injury — presumed damages : damages that are presumed under the law to result naturally and necessarily from a tortious act and that therefore do not require proof — punitive damages : damages awarded in cases of serious or malicious wrongdoing to punish or deter the wrongdoer or deter others from behaving similarly called also exemplary damages, smart money — special damages : damages awarded in an amount deemed to compensate for losses that arise not as a natural result of the injury but because of some particular circumstance of the injured party specifically : damages relating to a business, profession, or property that are easily calculable in monetary terms called also consequential damages compare direct damages in this entry general damages in this entry Note: Because special damages do not arise in every case, they must be specifically requested in the pleadings. This is an issue of particular importance in cases of harm to reputation, such as slander, libel, and malicious prosecution. — stipulated damages in the civil law of Louisiana : liquidated damages in this entry — treble damages \\ ˈtre-bəl- \\ : damages awarded in an amount that is three times the amount for which the trier of fact finds the wrongdoer liable Note: Treble damages are recoverable where authorized by statute and are usually imposed as a punishment. 3 plural : losses for which damages are recoverable did not incur damages, because he was unlikely to win the foreclosure case Rosalind Resnick damage 2 of 2 adjective : of or relating to damages a damage action a damage remedy History and Etymology for damage Noun Old French, from dam injury, harm, from Latin damnum financial loss, fine damages 1 of 2 noun plural of damage 1 as in fine a sum of money to be paid as a punishment ordered by the court to pay $1000 in damages Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance fine penalty forfeiture compensation forfeit reparations indemnity mulct award assessment 2 as in reparation payment to another for a loss or injury the company was forced to pay millions in damages to the permanently disabled worker Synonyms & Similar Words reparation compensation indemnity restitution redress indemnification recompense punishment recoupment reprisal(s) reimbursement satisfaction punitive damages remuneration solatium settlement repayment retaliation refund quittance atonement adjustment requital amends expiation damages 2 of 2 verb present tense third-person singular of damage 1 as in injures to reduce the soundness, effectiveness, or perfection of the explosion in the sewers damaged the entire city's water supply Synonyms & Similar Words injures mars compromises hurts cripples harms spoils impairs breaks weakens erodes flaws destroys disfigures blemishes ruins wounds undermines crabs vitiates defaces endamages deteriorates bloodies shatters wrecks dents crosses (up) batters blights demolishes enfeebles tortures dings tarnishes enervates smashes dints devastates washes out wastes maims torments lacerates mutilates botches totals crushes tears down scours disables annihilates razes desolates scourges pulverizes lames wipes out queers decimates bashes hamstrings mangles bangs up wears (away) dashes clobbers gums (up) does in Antonyms & Near Antonyms repairs rebuilds doctors fixes heals remedies reconditions reconstructs mends cures patches helps renovates revamps rehabilitates rectifies improves enhances remodels edits revises enriches ameliorates perfects refines betters meliorates See More 2 as in wounds to cause bodily damage to his knee was badly damaged in the accident, and he walked with a limp for months Synonyms & Similar Words injures wounds hurts bruises harms scars tears tortures gashes blows out abuses creases maims strains nicks torments cripples scalds cuts mutilates impairs gores lacerates contuses grazes scrapes batters scathes afflicts bloodies lames blemishes spoils aggrieves hamstrings mangles mars maltreats lays up Antonyms & Near Antonyms heals remedies fixes cures mends
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