1. condemns to hell or eternal punishment
Usage: religious
2. criticizes or condemns harshly
3. causes the failure or ruin of something

Examples

• The preacher damns those who refuse to repent.
• The critic damns the new movie as completely worthless.
• One mistake damns his chances of getting the promotion.
• She damns the policy that led to so many job losses.
• The evidence damns the defendant beyond any doubt.
• His arrogance damns him in the eyes of his colleagues.