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damage [ dam·age ]
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1. Physical harm that impairs the value, usefulness, or normal function of something.
The U.S. embassy building sustained extensive structural damage.
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2. Detrimental effects.
The most voracious debt will invariably do the most psychological damage.
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3. (damages) A sum of money claimed or awarded in compensation for a loss or an injury.
she was awarded $284, 000 in damages
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1. Inflict physical harm on (something) so as to impair its value, usefulness, or normal function.
The vandals broke into the car, damaged the ignition and stole her walking stick.
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2. Have a detrimental effect on.
At the very least, it will badly damage the reputation of the hardliners.
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1. Middle English from Old French, from dam, damne ‘loss or damage’, from Latin damnum ‘loss or hurt’; compare with damn.
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