damning
ˈdæmɪŋ
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Definition of damning - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
judgmentstatement or judgment that strongly criticizes or condemns
  • The report was a damning of the company's practices.
2.
swearingDatedact of using the word 'damn' as a curseDated
  • His loud damning shocked the crowd.

Adjective

1.
criticismcondemning or criticizing harshly
  • Her damning review of the book was widely read.
condemning denouncing reproachful
2.
harmful to reputationcausing harm to reputation
  • His remarks were seen as damning to the company's image..
damaging harmful injurious
3.
judgmentproving someone's guilt or error
  • The evidence presented was damning and conclusive..
accusatory condemning incriminating
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very strong disapproval that harms someone's reputation
The report contained damning criticism of the company's practices.
proof that clearly shows someone did something wrong
The jury saw the damning evidence against the suspect.

Origin of damning

Latin, damnare (to condemn)

Examples of damning in a sentence

  • Her damning of the policy spread quickly through the editorial pages.
  • Her teacher warned that damning had no place in the classroom.
  • He stopped the damning when he noticed children nearby.
  • The report contained damning evidence against the company.
  • His damning comments about the policy sparked controversy.
  • The report contained damning evidence against the politician.

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  1. French:condamnation, accablant, ...
  2. German:Verdammungsurteil, vernichtend, ...
  3. Italian:condanna, dura, ...
  4. Spanish:condena, contundente, ...
  5. Portuguese:condenação, arrasador, ...
  6. Chinese:严厉谴责, 严厉批评的, ...
  7. Japanese:断罪, 辛辣な, ...
  8. Arabic:إِدَانَة, لاذِع, ...
  9. Hebrew:גִּינוּי חָרִיף, מוֹחֵץ, ...
  10. Russian:разгромный приговор, разгромный, ...
  11. Ukrainian:осуд, різкий, ...
  12. Hindi:कड़ी निंदा, कठोर आलोचनात्मक, ...
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Definition of damn - Reverso English Dictionary

Adjective

1.
intensifierused to emphasize a statement or feeling
  • That was a damn good movie!
bloody damned
2.
detestabledeserving strong disapproval or condemnation
  • He made a damn mistake that cost us all.
abominable detestable

Interjection

1.
swear outburstexpressing anger or frustration
  • Damn! I forgot my keys at home.
blast darn drat
2.
disappointmentexpressing disappointment or regret
  • Damn, I really wanted to go to that concert.
blast darn
3.
sudden praiseRareexpresses surprise or admirationRare
  • Damn, that's an impressive performance!
gosh jeez wow

Adverb

1.
emphasis annoyanceused to emphasize or express annoyance
  • That's damn frustrating!
blasted bloody confounded
2.
intensifiervery or extremely
  • That movie was damn good!
exceedingly extremely

Noun

1.
importanceUSsmall amount of concern or valueUS
  • She doesn't give a damn about the rules.
bit jot whit
2.
strong swearingcurse or condemnation
  • He muttered a damn under his breath..
curse imprecation oath

Verb

tr.
1.
profanitycurse or swear at someone
  • He damned the driver for cutting him off.
curse swear
2.
guiltdeclare someone guilty or doomed
  • The evidence damned him in court.
condemn curse denounce
3.
theologyTECH.condemn to hell or eternal punishmentTECH.
  • The preacher said sinners would be damned.
curse doom
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almost or nearly
I damn near missed the bus this morning..
absolutely correct or true
You are damn right about the new policy.
exclamation showing annoyance, disappointment, or surrender after trying hard
Damn it all, I tried twice and still missed the bus!
care about something or someone
She doesn't give a damn about the rules.
discredit due to association with someone negative
He was damned by association with the corrupt official.
proceed without worrying about risks
She spoke her mind, damn the consequences.

Origin of damn

Latin, damnare (to condemn)

Examples of damn in a sentence

  • She gave a damn good performance.
  • That was a damn decision that ruined everything.
  • Her damn attitude is causing problems at work.
  • Damn! The car won't start.
  • Damn! I missed the bus again.
  • Damn, I missed the bus!

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  1. French:sacré, mince, ...
  2. German:verdammt, Verdammt!, ...
  3. Italian:maledettamente, accidenti, ...
  4. Spanish:maldito, maldita sea, ...
  5. Portuguese:fantástico, droga, ...
  6. Chinese:非常的, 该死, ...
  7. Japanese:すごい, くそ, ...
  8. Arabic:جِدًّا, تَبًّا, ...
  9. Hebrew:מַמָּשׁ, דָאם, ...
  10. Russian:чертов, черт, ...
  11. Ukrainian:чортів, чорт, ...
  12. Hindi:ज़बरदस्त, धत्तेरे की, ...

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