Damage Definition

damage
noun
  1. the occurrence of a change for the worse
  2. loss of military equipment
  3. the act of damaging something or someone
  4. the amount of money needed to purchase something; "the price of gasoline"; "he got his new car on excellent terms"; "how much is the damage?"
  5. any harm or injury resulting from a violation of a legal right
verb
  1. inflict damage upon; "The snow damaged the roof"; "She damaged the car when she hit the tree"
  2. suffer or be susceptible to damage; "These fine china cups damage easily"

"Damage" in song lyrics

See how damage is used in real songs:

  • "helps to manage, we're Kausin Much Damage"
    3rd Bass f/ K.M.D. — Ace in the Hole
  • "Yo K.M.D. Kausin Much Damage"
    3rd Bass — Product of the Environment (Remix)
  • "Braincells bleed from the mental damage"
    (4th Disciple f/) Boom, Science — Wit Da Evilz

Usage tips for "damage"

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