noun
- physical harm that makes something less valuable, useful, or attractive
- negative effects on someone or something
- money claimed or awarded as compensation for loss or injury
Usage: legal
verb
- to cause physical harm to something
- to have a negative effect on someone or something
Examples
- The storm caused extensive damage to the roof.
- Smoking can damage your lungs permanently.
- The scandal did serious damage to his reputation.
- She filed a lawsuit seeking damages for the accident.
- The damaged car was towed to the repair shop.
- Too much sun can damage your skin.
- The company paid millions in damages to the victims.