damages 1 of 2

noun

Definition of damagesnext
plural of damage
1
as in penalty
a sum of money to be paid as a punishment ordered by the court to pay $1000 in damages

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2
as in reparation
payment to another for a loss or injury the company was forced to pay millions in damages to the permanently disabled worker

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damages

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verb

present tense third-person singular of damage
1
as in injures
to reduce the soundness, effectiveness, or perfection of the explosion in the sewers damaged the entire city's water supply

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as in wounds
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 damages
  1. penalty
  2. reparation
  3. fine
  4. compensation
  5. forfeiture
  6. harms
  7. weakens
  8. impairs
Noun
  • Pressure On Biden From the Left Biden is facing pressure to commute the sentences of the 40 federal inmates sitting on death row before President-elect Donald Trump, a death penalty advocate, takes office.
    David Mark, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 22 Dec. 2024
  • The Ducks appeared to intentionally leave 12 men on defense late on Ohio State’s final drive of the game, intentionally committing the five-yard penalty in return for four crucial seconds bled off the clock.
    David Ubben, The Athletic, 22 Dec. 2024
Definition of penalty
Noun
  • In the world of international human rights law, enabling one community to see justice served sets precedence for others who are also seeking accountability and reparations.
    Dan Perry, Newsweek, 18 Dec. 2024
  • Therefore, no additional legal obligations exist that may create a call for reparations or action not directly negotiated.
    Jon McGowan, Forbes, 16 Dec. 2024
Definition of reparation
Noun
  • For those with restitution orders of court fines, the BOP suggests a minimum for participation in the program of $25/quarter, an affordable amount for many.
    Walter Pavlo, Forbes, 21 Dec. 2024
  • Its servings include a combination of Spanish-style fine dining, and a heaving spread of production incentives, location attraction systems and motivated co-production partners.
    Patrick Frater, Variety, 20 Dec. 2024
Definition of fine
Noun
  • The attorney, who was allegedly aware of his health status, told the woman not to disclose their encounter and offered her free legal services as compensation, the filing reads.
    Edward Segarra, USA TODAY, 21 Dec. 2024
  • The firm will no doubt advocate for the company to reduce its needlessly high SG&A expenses and right-size executive compensation to reflect business performance.
    Kenneth Squire, CNBC, 21 Dec. 2024
Definition of compensation
Noun
  • The Institute for Justice is involved in a different lawsuit against Indiana, arguing that private prosecutors shouldn't be able to keep profits from civil forfeitures.
    Ryan Murphy, The Indianapolis Star, 10 Dec. 2024
  • Whereas criminal forfeiture requires a conviction, civil forfeiture doesn’t even require a criminal charge.
    Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 3 Dec. 2024
Definition of forfeiture
Verb
  • The setup is designed to protect them from ravens, coyotes and other predators, along with the other harms a Marine base might present.
    Andrew J. Campa, Los Angeles Times, 22 Dec. 2024
  • Their presence in the environment harms wildlife, disrupts ecosystems, and poses a potential risk to human health.
    Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 18 Dec. 2024
Definition of harms
Verb
  • An easy monetary policy typically weakens a country’s currency, making exports cheaper and potentially supports growth in the face of tariffs.
    Lim Hui Jie, CNBC, 23 Dec. 2024
  • Doing so weakens your home's heating system and is a fire hazard.
    Rabekah Henderson, Southern Living, 20 Dec. 2024
Definition of weakens
Verb
  • For example, a study published in the Journal of Personality found that chronic stress impairs a person’s ability to regulate their desires and prioritize effectively.
    Dr. Aviva Legatt, Forbes, 12 Dec. 2024
  • Alcohol impairs the body’s ability to function and fight infection.
    Emily Dashiell, Verywell Health, 12 Dec. 2024
Definition of impairs
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