■ noun
1》 physical harm impairing the value, usefulness, or normal function of something.
↘unwelcome and detrimental effects.
2》 ( ~s ) a sum of money claimed or awarded in compensation for a loss or injury.
■ verb inflict ~ on.
Phrases
what's the ~? informal, humorous what does it cost?
Derivatives
damaging adjective
damagingly adverb
Origin
ME: from OFr., from dam , damne 'loss or ~', from L. damnum 'loss or hurt'; cf. damn .