damages Meaning, Definition & Usage

1. noun a sum of money paid in compensation for loss or injury
   indemnification; amends; redress; indemnity; restitution.
   
2. noun the occurrence of a change for the worse
   harm; impairment; damage.
   
3. noun loss of military equipment
   equipment casualty; damage.
   
4. noun the act of damaging something or someone
   harm; damage; scathe; hurt.
   
5. noun the amount of money needed to purchase something
   price; terms; damage.
   
   • the price of gasoline
   • he got his new car on excellent terms
   • how much is the damage?
6. noun any harm or injury resulting from a violation of a legal right
   wrong; legal injury; damage.
   
7. verb inflict damage upon
   damage.
   
   • The snow damaged the roof
   • She damaged the car when she hit the tree
8. verb suffer or be susceptible to damage
   damage.
   
   • These fine china cups damage easily

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