damages
/ˈdæmɪdʒɪz/
noun
- Money that a court orders someone to pay to another person as compensation for harm, injury, or loss.
- She sued the company for damages after the faulty product injured her.
- The jury awarded the plaintiff $50,000 in damages for the car accident.
- The court reduced the damages because the victim was partly at fault.
- Physical harm that reduces the value, usefulness, or normal function of something.
- We need to repair the damages before winter comes.
- The insurance adjuster inspected the damages from the flood.
- The storm caused serious damages to the roof of the house.
Synonyms
verb
- To harm or injure something physically so that it is less valuable, useful, or functional.
- The earthquake damaged many buildings in the city center.
- Smoking can damage your lungs over time.
- Be careful not to damage the furniture when you move it.
- To harm someone's reputation, feelings, or relationships.
- Lying to your boss can damage your professional credibility.
- The scandal seriously damaged his reputation in the community.
- Her harsh words damaged their friendship for years.