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What is another word for Damage? – 127 Damage Synonyms

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    Synonyms & Similar Words

    harm injury hurt impairment deterioration destruction ruin spoilage wreckage devastation demolishment annihilation sabotage vandalism mutilation disfigurement defacement blemish mar flaw defect impairment disablement incapacitation weakening enfeeblement debilitation

    Meaning of Damage

    The word "damage" refers to the act of causing harm or injury to something, according to the Oxford English Dictionary.

    Definitions

    • Merriam-Webster defines "damage" as the loss or harm resulting from an action or event.
    • Cambridge Dictionary states that "damage" is the harm or injury that something or someone suffers.

    Example Uses

    • The storm caused significant damage to the coastal town, with many buildings destroyed or severely damaged.
    • She tried to repair the damage to her reputation after the scandal.
    • The company had to pay for the damage to the environment caused by their industrial activities.
    • The doctor assessed the damage to the patient's knee after the accident.
    • The fire caused extensive damage to the historic building, leaving only the facade intact.

    Antonyms & Near Antonyms

    repair restoration renovation rejuvenation renewal revival reconstruction rebuilding recovery improvement enhancement betterment amelioration mitigation alleviation rectification correction fixation mending healing preservation conservation protection safeguarding

    Related Nouns

    accident casualty disaster emergency mishap calamity catastrophe destruction devastation wreckage ruin debris rubble fragment shard splinter crack flaw defect imperfection blemish scar wound injury trauma harm

    Related Verbs

    harm injure hurt impair damage destroy demolish ruin spoil mar deface mutilate disfigure weaken debilitate incapacitate disable enfeeble sabotage vandalize wreck shatter smash crash collide

    Related Adjectives

    harmful injurious destructive devastating calamitous disastrous catastrophic detrimental damaging impairing weakening debilitative incapacitating disabling enfeebling defective flawed imperfect blemished scarred wounded traumatic hazardous risky perilous