Damage

Meaning

physical harm caused to something; injury or harm that reduces value or usefulness

To cause physical harm to something.

Example Sentences

The storm caused significant damage to the coastal buildings.

The storm damaged several houses in the village.

Example Expressions

beyond repair

Synonyms

harm, destruction, injury, loss, spoil, break, ruin, destroy

Entry 1

harm, destruction, injury, loss

Entry 2

harm, spoil, break, ruin, destroy

Antonyms

repair, restoration, improvement, benefit, fix, improve

Entry 1

repair, restoration, improvement, benefit

Entry 2

repair, fix, improve

Collocations

property damage, brain damage, environmental damage, damage control, serious damage, cause damage

Entry 1

property damage, brain damage, environmental damage

Entry 2

damage control, serious damage, cause damage, property damage