damage
dam-age · noun
Definitions
noun
- 1.
Physical harm that impairs the value, usefulness, or normal function of something.
- 2.
Harm or injury to a person's reputation, career, or feelings.
- 3.
(Informal) Cost or expense.
- 4.
To inflict physical harm on something.
- 5.
To harm or negatively affect something.
Forms
plural: damages
Related words
Etymology
From Old French damage, from dam meaning "loss, hurt," from Latin damnum meaning "loss, damage, expense." Related to damn and condemn.