Damage (Noun)
Meaning 1
The occurrence of a change for the worse.
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Nouns denoting natural events.
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- The new policy caused significant damage to the company's reputation among its loyal customers.
- Her careless comment caused irreparable damage to their relationship, and they eventually parted ways.
- The company was sued for the environmental damage caused by their industrial waste disposal methods.
- The government was criticized for its slow response to the hurricane, which resulted in considerable damage to the coastal towns.
- The city's historical district suffered severe damage from the fire, which destroyed several buildings and left many residents homeless.
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Meaning 2
Loss of military equipment.
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Nouns denoting natural events.
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Meaning 3
The act of damaging something or someone.
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Nouns denoting acts or actions.
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Meaning 4
The amount of money needed to purchase something; "the price of gasoline"; "he got his new car on excellent terms"; "how much is the damage?".
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Nouns denoting possession and transfer of possession.
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Meaning 5
Any harm or injury resulting from a violation of a legal right.
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Nouns denoting acts or actions.