damage (n.)

  1. the occurrence of a change for the worse

    [ Syn: harm , impairment ]

  2. loss of military equipment

    [ Syn: equipment casualty ]

  3. the act of damaging something or someone

    [ Syn: harm , hurt , scathe ]

  4. the amount of money needed to purchase something; the price of gasoline; he got his new car on excellent terms; how much is the damage?

    [ Syn: price , terms ]

  5. any harm or injury resulting from a violation of a legal right

    [ Syn: wrong , legal injury ]

    damage (v.)

  1. inflict damage upon; The snow damaged the roof; She damaged the car when she hit the tree'

  2. suffer or be susceptible to damage; These fine china cups damage easily'

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