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2 damage

Function:

verb

Inflected forms:

damages; dam·aged; dam·ag·ing

Meaning:

[+ 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
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