cross (up)

verb

Definition of cross (up)next
as in to damage
to reduce the soundness, effectiveness, or perfection of your refusal to cooperate will cross up the whole investigation

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  1. damage
  2. mar
  3. injure
  4. hurt
  5. compromise
  6. cripple
  7. weaken
Verb
  • Such interactions may cause prospects to question the appropriateness of your outreach, damaging trust and credibility.
    Samuel Darwin, Forbes, 17 Dec. 2024
  • Two main water reservoirs were also reportedly damaged, Reuters reported.
    Julia Gomez, USA TODAY, 17 Dec. 2024
Definition of damage
Verb
  • The first talking head in the film is writer and critic Joe Queenan, who speaks simply but movingly of how the Beatles’ music helped dull the pain of an adolescence marred by paternal abuse.
    Jordan Runtagh, People.com, 6 Dec. 2024
  • Among the college football games marred by violence last weekend was Michigan’s 13-10 win over Ohio State.
    George Ramsay, CNN, 5 Dec. 2024
Definition of mar
Verb
  • Jamie Foxx was injured during an altercation while celebrating his 57th birthday at Mr. Chow in Beverly Hills, according to his representatives.
    Ashley Hume, Fox News, 15 Dec. 2024
  • The driver of the pickup truck was not injured, but his passenger, a 19-year-old San Jose man, was taken to a hospital with injuries that were not believed to be life-threatening.
    Jason Green, The Mercury News, 15 Dec. 2024
Definition of injure
Verb
  • He was not seriously hurt, but McConnell has recently been using a wheelchair as a precaution while at airports, according to NBC News.
    Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
  • The memory foam sole also lends some comfort and arch support so your feet won’t hurt after babysitting a high-maintenance stew all day.
    Anne Loreto Cruz, Bon Appétit, 10 Dec. 2024
Definition of hurt
Verb
  • This presents the perfect opportunity to reduce, reuse and recycle without compromising the desire to give gifts and enjoy the festive season.
    Dianne Plummer, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
  • Iran had supported Assad, as had its proxy, Hezbollah, which is based in Lebanon, but has been severely compromised by its war against Israel.
    Mike Brest, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 9 Dec. 2024
Definition of compromise
Verb
  • About six weeks ago, hackers crippled the computer systems of the TV and mobile phone provider Dish Network.
    Shira Ovide, Washington Post, 4 Apr. 2023
  • Oakland Mills Coach: Chris Brewington Last season: Class 2A state champion Outlook: Losing the talent Oakland Mills did from last year’s outdoor season would cripple most programs, but the Scorpions have reloaded.
    Anthony Maluso, Baltimore Sun, 22 Mar. 2023
Definition of cripple
Verb
  • In addition, hiring has slowed a bit in recent months, raising the risk that the economy could weaken in the coming months.
    Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Too much water can cause the fibers to weaken, become brittle, and break.
    Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of weaken
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