damaged 1 of 2

adjective

Definition of damagednext
as in injured

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damaged

2 of 2

verb

past tense of damage
1
as in marred
to reduce the soundness, effectiveness, or perfection of the explosion in the sewers damaged the entire city's water supply

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2
as in wounded
to cause bodily damage to his knee was badly damaged in the accident, and he walked with a limp for months

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for damaged
  1. injured
  2. flawed
  3. marred
  4. hurt
  5. imperfect
  6. compromised
  7. crippled
  8. broken
Verb
  • The plan was implemented after several high-profile incidents occurred on the city's subway system, including a deadly shooting that broke out on an elevated train platform and a train conductor who was injured in a slashing attack.
    John Bacon, USA TODAY, 24 Dec. 2024
  • The pier was closed to the public at the time of the collapse and no bystanders were injured.
    Amaris Encinas, USA TODAY, 24 Dec. 2024
Definition of injured
Adjective
  • There’s something about A Complete Unknown that pushes against traditional Dylan worship and cuts a path toward something far more beautiful, flawed, and human.
    Stephanie Zacharek, TIME, 25 Dec. 2024
  • The fund’s appreciation of over 600% YTD raises concerns about flawed perceptions of SpaceX ownership and naivete regarding the premium to NAV.
    Joel Shulman, Forbes, 25 Dec. 2024
Definition of flawed
Verb
  • This marks a disappointing end to a season that has been marred by injuries, including Trent Williams' ankle injury, which has kept him out for the past four games.
    Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 24 Dec. 2024
  • In a Middle East marred by seemingly endless conflict and disparate ideologies, there exists an undercurrent of hope—a movement toward connection, collaboration, and shared prosperity.
    Hessie Jones, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
Definition of marred
Verb
  • Repealing legislation like the IRA would only hurt this growing industry.
    Energy Innovation: Policy and Technology, Forbes, 22 Dec. 2024
  • McConnell: Busted his face open and hurt his wrist after a fall.
    Gord Magill, Newsweek, 22 Dec. 2024
Definition of hurt
Adjective
  • Despite some compromises, namely imperfect software integration between Windows and Android and a substantial carry weight, the ThinkBook is an impressive engineering achievement providing unique advantages not found in any other single device.
    PCMAG, PCMAG, 17 Dec. 2024
  • The season of twinkling lights, overplayed carols, and a daily debate over whether that tree in the living room is charmingly imperfect or just lopsided.
    Emily Price, Forbes, 6 Dec. 2024
Definition of imperfect
Verb
  • Cybersecurity can potentially be compromised by the same computational capacity that enables the solution of complex issues.
    Chuck Brooks, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
  • Don’t open unknown email attachments and links, as even legitimate senders can pass on malicious content accidentally or as a result of being compromised or impersonated by a malicious actor.
    Davey Winder, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
Definition of compromised
Verb
  • And the man who broke the back of the Southern filibuster that crippled the Senate and by extension the US for nearly a century.
    The Editors, JSTOR Daily, 20 Dec. 2024
  • The economy lies in ruins—a shadow of its prewar self, crippled by years of catastrophic conflict, entrenched corruption, and punishing international sanctions.
    Karam Shaar, Foreign Affairs, 20 Dec. 2024
Definition of crippled
Adjective
  • An autopsy revealed the father had been stabbed approximately 50 times and had sustained multiple injuries, including broken bones, strangulation marks, and blunt force trauma to the head, face, and back.
    Gord Magill, Newsweek, 22 Dec. 2024
  • But the supply chains were so broken because of the pandemic.
    CBS News, CBS News, 22 Dec. 2024
Definition of broken
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