verb
- to condemn to hell or eternal punishment
- to criticize harshly or condemn strongly
Usage: religious
adjective
- used for emphasis to express annoyance or frustration
Usage: informal; mild profanity
adverb
- used for emphasis, meaning very or extremely
Usage: informal; mild profanity
noun
- something of little value or importance
Usage: informal
interjection
- used to express anger, frustration, or disappointment
Usage: mild profanity
Examples
- The preacher warned that sinners would be damned for eternity.
- Critics damned the movie as poorly written and boring.
- I can’t find my damn keys anywhere.
- That was a damn good performance by the team.
- He doesn’t give a damn about what others think.
- Damn! I forgot to turn off the stove.
- The evidence will damn him in court.
- It’s damn cold outside today.