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Definition of damaged - Reverso English Dictionary
Adjective
1.
physical objectsharmed or impaired in function or condition
- The damaged car was towed away.
2.
general conditionharmed or impaired in quality
- The book was damaged during shipping..
3.
emotional stateemotionally or psychologically harmed
- She felt damaged after the breakup.
4.
reputationhaving a reputation that is unjustly harmed
- His damaged reputation affected his career.
Expressions with damaged
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products that are broken or defective
The store sold the damaged goods at a discount..
poorly designed or obviously wrong
The software is completely brain-damaged.
suffering from rural economic decline
The country-damaged town struggled to attract new businesses.
Origin of damaged
Old French, damagier (to harm)
Terms with damaged included in their meaning
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physical damage
physically damaged into pieces or cracked
not working
damaged and not functioning
fixing
restore something damaged to good condition
condition
not divided or damaged, in one complete piece
at risk
likely to be harmed or damaged
damage
damaged by fire or heat
fragile
easily damaged or requiring careful handling
maintenance
act of fixing something damaged or broken
wear
damaged from long use or wear
destruction
remains of something severely damaged
undamaged
not damaged or injured
condition
damaged yet still intact
broken
damaged or unusable
injury
wing that is damaged or injured
medical
purplish mark on skin from damaged capillaries
fire damage
damaged or discolored by fire or heat
damage
damaged with large rips or tears
fragile
easily broken or damaged
repair product
product used to repair damaged hair
maintenance
kept or maintained so nothing is broken or damaged
physical state
severely damaged or destroyed
fixing
repair something that is broken or damaged
repair
mend or repair something that is torn or damaged
physical structures
constructed again after being damaged or destroyed
Examples of damaged in a sentence
We had to replace the damaged window. The damaged car was taken to the repair shop. The damaged goods were returned to the store. Therapy helped him feel less damaged. The children were emotionally damaged by the conflict. The scandal left him with a damaged reputation.
Her damaged reputation was hard to repair.
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- French:endommagé, meurtri, ...
- German:beschädigt, seelisch verletzt, ...
- Italian:danneggiato, ferito, ...
- Spanish:dañado, traumatizado, ...
- Portuguese:danificado, estragado, ...
- Chinese:受损, 损坏的, ...
- Japanese:損傷した, 心に傷を負った, ...
- Arabic:تالِف, مُتَضَرِّر, ...
- Hebrew:פָּגוּם, פָּגוּם, ...
- Russian:поврежденный, травмированный, ...
- Ukrainian:пошкоджений, зіпсований, ...
- Hindi:क्षतिग्रस्त, टूटा हुआ, ...
Definition of damage - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
injuryphysical harm to an object or person
- The storm caused significant damage to the roof.
2.
harmnegative change in condition or situation
- The scandal did a lot of damage to his reputation.
3.
legal compensationRare monetary compensation for harm or injuryRare
- The court awarded damages to the victim.
Verb
1.
physical harmbreak or spoil something physically
- The vase was damaged during the move.
2.
qualityreduce the value or quality of something
- Scratches on the surface can damage its resale value..
3.
successUS cause something to become less successfulUS
- The scandal damaged his reputation.
Expressions with damage
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actions taken to limit negative effects of a problem
The company engaged in damage control after the scandal broke..
cause more harm than benefit in a situation
The new policy did more damage than good.
question someone's strange or rude actions
He ignored us all day. What's his damage?
ask about the cost of something humorously
After dinner, he asked the waiter, "What's the damage?"
make it harder for someone to succeed or win
The mistake could damage John's chances of getting the job.
fix or restore something broken or damaged
The workers were called to repair the damage to the bridge.
harm to skin or objects caused by strong or long sunlight exposure
Years of sun damage left dark spots on his shoulders.
harm caused by water
The flood resulted in significant water damage to the basement.
cause physical harm that makes something less useful safe or complete
The storm might do damage to the old bridge.
harm or loss caused by overflowing water covering normally dry areas
The homeowners applied for relief to repair the severe flood damage.
harm to the ears or hearing that makes sounds harder to notice
Long exposure to loud music can cause permanent hearing damage.
harm to buildings land or objects caused by violent weather
The coastal town suffered severe storm damage after the hurricane.
harm you can easily see on an object or surface
The inspector noted visible damage on the car's rear bumper.
harm done to nature including air water land plants or animals
The factory leak caused serious environmental damage to the nearby river.
unintentional physical harm caused to an object or property by accident
The policy covers accidental damage to your phone if you drop it.
harm to nerves that makes body parts work or feel less well
The accident caused nerve damage in his hand, limiting his grip strength.
some harm has happened and can't be undone
Apologizing won't help now, the damage is done.
injury to the brain affecting its functions
After the accident, he suffered severe brain damage.
evaluation of how much harm or loss an event has caused
The insurance company completed its damage assessment after the heavy storm.
money paid in advance to cover possible harm to borrowed property
The landlord required a damage deposit before giving the apartment keys.
reduce the negative effects of something
We need to limit the damage caused by the storm.
physical harm caused to property or other solid, touchable things
The storm caused serious material damage to several houses.
harm to how people view a person company or organization
The scandal caused serious reputational damage to the brand.
action to minimize negative outcomes when harm is unavoidable
The company focused on damage limitation after the data breach.
Origin of damage
Old French, damager (to harm)
Examples of damage in a sentence
Water damage ruined the wooden floors. The storm caused significant damage to the crops. There was damage to the car after the accident. The damages covered the repair costs of the car. She received damages for the breach of contract. The storm damaged several houses in the area.
Careless handling can damage the equipment. Water exposure can damage the wooden floor. Improper handling can damage the electronic components. The negative reviews damaged the film's box office performance. His harsh words damaged their friendship irreparably.
View all translations of damage
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- French:préjudice, endommager, ...
- German:Schaden, beschädigen, ...
- Italian:danno, danneggiare, ...
- Spanish:daño, dañar, ...
- Portuguese:dano, danificar, ...
- Chinese:损伤, 损坏, ...
- Japanese:損害, 壊す, ...
- Arabic:ضَرَر, أَضَرَّ, ...
- Hebrew:נֶזֶק, לְהַזִּיק, ...
- Russian:повреждение, повредить, ...
- Ukrainian:шкода, пошкодити, ...
- Hindi:क्षति, नुकसान पहुंचाना, ...
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