n.
Function: transitive verb
Inflected Form: dam · aged ; dam · ag · ing
Date: 14th century
: to cause damage to <don't damage the furniture> <returning soldiers damaged by war>
synonyms see INJURE
– dam · age · abil · i · ty \ ˌ da-mi-j ə - ' bi-l ə -t ē \ noun
– dam · ag · er noun