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damage noun[U] ~ (to sth) physical harm caused to sth which makes it less attractive, useful or valuable: serious / severe / extensive / permanent damage ◆ brain / liver damage ◆ smoke / bomb / storm damage ◆ The earthquake caused damage to property estimated at $6 million. ◆ The storm didn't do much damage. ◆ Let's take a look at the damage. ◆ I insist on paying for the damage. ◆ Make sure you insure your camera against loss or damage.[U] ~ (to sb/sth) harmful effects on sb/sth: emotional damage resulting from divorce ◆ damage to a person's reputation ◆ This could cause serious damage to the country's economy. ◆ I'm going-I've done enough damage here already. (damages) [pl.] an amount of money that is paid to sb by the person, company, etc. that has caused them harm or injury: He was ordered to pay damages totalling £30 000. ◆ They intend to sue for damages. ◆ Annwas awarded £6 000 (in) damages. Idioms: what's the damage? (spoken) a way of asking how much sth costs verb [VN] to harm or spoil sth/sb: The fire badly damaged the town hall. ◆ Several vehicles were damaged in the crash. ◆ Smoking seriously damages your health. ◆ The allegations are likely to damage his political career. ◆ emotionally damaged children
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To damage an object means to break it, spoil it physically, or stop it from working properly.
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