Translate damage | into French | into German | into Italian | into Spanish Definition of damage
noun
1physical harm caused to something in such a way as to impair its value, usefulness, or normal function. unwelcome and detrimental effects:the damage to his reputation was considerable
2 (
damages)
a sum of money claimed or awarded in compensation for a loss or an injury:she was awarded $284,000 in damages
verb
[with object] inflict physical harm on (something) so as to impair its value, usefulness, or normal function:the car was badly damaged in the accident (as adjective damaged)damaged ligaments have a detrimental effect on:the scandal could seriously damage his career
