as in disastrous
bringing about ruin or misfortune
a damning flaw in the program cost the company millions of dollars
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as in cursing
to use profane or obscene language at or about
damned the car for once again breaking down
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as in denouncing
to declare to be morally wrong or evil
a heresy that was quickly damned by a hastily called church council
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as in sentencing
to impose a judicial punishment on
damned him to life in prison without the possibility of parole
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Recent Examples of damning
Gina Montaner, Miami Herald, 1 July 2025
Anthony Kwan/Getty Images Should they ever be predicated, the legal trap these executives have walked themselves into is particularly damning.
—Nicholas Creel, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 July 2025
The results of the report are damning for Wallace, who denied any wrongdoing.
—Lily Ford, HollywoodReporter, 14 July 2025
Speaking deliberately, Latah County Prosecutor Bill Thompson presented damning information — some of which was touched on in previous court records, some of which was not — while also indicating the state didn’t have evidence that Kohberger ever knew the victims.
—Idaho Statesman, 3 July 2025
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But now, their proximity to power makes this all the more damning.
—Gina Montaner, Miami Herald, 1 July 2025
Anthony Kwan/Getty Images Should they ever be predicated, the legal trap these executives have walked themselves into is particularly damning.
—Nicholas Creel, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 July 2025
The results of the report are damning for Wallace, who denied any wrongdoing.
—Lily Ford, HollywoodReporter, 14 July 2025
Speaking deliberately, Latah County Prosecutor Bill Thompson presented damning information — some of which was touched on in previous court records, some of which was not — while also indicating the state didn’t have evidence that Kohberger ever knew the victims.
—Idaho Statesman, 3 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for damning
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Spiers: Manchester City had a disastrous 2024-25 season and still only finished 13 points behind Liverpool.—
Oliver Kay,
New York Times,
11 Aug. 2025
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As for other imports, Doval allowed three runs and took the loss in his debut to start the disastrous weekend.—
Larry Fleisher,
Forbes.com,
10 Aug. 2025
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No more dragging the reindeer down from the attic, cursing as hooves knock you on the noggin, a new piece missing each year.—
Zach Przystup,
Baltimore Sun,
16 Dec. 2024
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After listing off three notable cellmates who passed through — one who howled at the moon; one who talked to the wall; and one who'd strike her own head while cursing to herself — Blanchard describes yet another who trumped them all.—
Janine Rubenstein,
People.com,
11 Dec. 2024
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Immigration advocates will host a press conference denouncing the partnership.—
Verónica Egui Brito and,
Miami Herald,
11 Mar. 2025
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Student activists are denouncing Khalil's arrest as an attempt to use deportation to stifle free speech.—
Brittney Melton,
NPR,
10 Mar. 2025
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After the unfortunate withdrawal of U.S. Classic bars champion Myli Lew in podium training, the women’s bars title is even more up for grabs.—
Caroline Price,
Forbes.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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The fishermen were forced to abandon the Titan after a series of unfortunate events hit the ship.—
EW.com,
EW.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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The statement sparked outrage with GOP lawmakers, who slammed Allstate for not explicitly condemning terrorism.—
Jackson Walker,
Baltimore Sun,
3 Jan. 2025
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Back at the office, Helly receives news of her resignation request - her outie denied it, condemning her to a lifetime of work.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
2 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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Miami police are investigating a fatal shooting Wednesday night that left one man dead.—
Devoun Cetoute,
Miami Herald,
7 Aug. 2025
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This was the second fatal shooting in Over-the-Rhine within 24 hours.—
David Ferrara,
The Enquirer,
7 Aug. 2025
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Finally, Assad’s fall has fueled domestic discontent among loyalists to the regime in Tehran, with some calling the loss a strategic blunder and openly criticizing the government on state television.—
Hamidreza Azizi,
Foreign Affairs,
23 Dec. 2024
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Shiney-Ajay said Harris should have spent additional time criticizing lawmakers—like Manchin and Congressional Republicans—who limited the administration's climate goals, using it as a chance to emphasize her intent to seek greater climate victories in the future.—
Alex J. Rouhandeh,
Newsweek,
23 Dec. 2024
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“Damning.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/damning. Accessed 21 Aug. 2025.
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