endamage

verb

in-ˈda-mij How to pronounce endamage (audio)
Definition of endamagenext
as in to damage
to reduce the soundness, effectiveness, or perfection of a thoughtless indiscretion that endamaged a reputation that took a lifetime to build

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for endamage
  1. damage
  2. mar
  3. injure
  4. compromise
  5. hurt
Verb
  • Two main water reservoirs were also reportedly damaged, Reuters reported.
    Julia Gomez, USA TODAY, 17 Dec. 2024
  • Such interactions may cause prospects to question the appropriateness of your outreach, damaging trust and credibility.
    Samuel Darwin, Forbes, 17 Dec. 2024
Definition of damage
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  • As Callas and Stefano were far past their vocal peak, the performances were marred by difficulties.
    Declan Gallagher, EW.com, 12 Dec. 2024
  • Trump spent considerable time this year campaigning in New York, even holding rallies in the Bronx and hosting events at iconic locations like Madison Square Garden, though some have been marred by controversial comments from his supporters.
    Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 12 Dec. 2024
Definition of mar
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  • At least three people were later reported killed and dozens injured in the airport strike.
    Democrat-Gazette staff from wire reports, arkansasonline.com, 27 Dec. 2024
  • At least nine people were reported killed in Yemen and 16 were injured in Israel in attacks and counterattacks over the last week or so as the two sides ramped up their long-simmering conflict.
    Tracy Wilkinson, Los Angeles Times, 27 Dec. 2024
Definition of injure
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  • Until now, the health system had not publicly disclosed the total number of people affected by the May ransomware attack that compromised patient data and ultimately caused major disruptions to patient care for more than a month, including at Ascension hospitals and clinics in Wisconsin.
    Sarah Volpenhein, Journal Sentinel, 21 Dec. 2024
  • There has been no evidence indicating the passwords were used to alter or interfere with election results, nor has any evidence suggested that elections systems were compromised.
    Seth Klamann, The Denver Post, 20 Dec. 2024
Definition of compromise
Verb
  • McConnell: Busted his face open and hurt his wrist after a fall.
    Gord Magill, Newsweek, 22 Dec. 2024
  • Repealing legislation like the IRA would only hurt this growing industry.
    Energy Innovation: Policy and Technology, Forbes, 22 Dec. 2024
Definition of hurt
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