2damage verb
damages; dam·aged; dam·ag·ing [+ obj] : to cause damage to (something): such as a : to physically harm (something)
▪ 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. ▪ badly damaged property synonyms injure
b : to cause problems in or for (something) : to have a bad effect on (a situation, a person's reputation, etc.)
▪ The scandal significantly damaged her career. ▪ This news will undoubtedly damage the governor's reputation. ▪ He was worried that his comments had seriously damaged their relationship. ▪ He's trying to repair his damaged reputation. — see also damaged goods
▪ 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. ▪ badly damaged property synonyms injure
b : to cause problems in or for (something) : to have a bad effect on (a situation, a person's reputation, etc.)
▪ The scandal significantly damaged her career. ▪ This news will undoubtedly damage the governor's reputation. ▪ He was worried that his comments had seriously damaged their relationship. ▪ He's trying to repair his damaged reputation. — see also damaged goods
