Damning: meaning, definitions and examples
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damning
[ ˈdæmɪŋ ]
in a critical way
Causing or leading to condemnation or disgrace; very critical or negative.
Synonyms
condemning, critical, disgraceful
Examples of usage
- His damning words left her feeling ashamed.
- The report contained some damning evidence against the company.
to condemn or criticize severely
Expressing very strong disapproval of someone or something.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The opposition party was quick to condemn the government's actions as damning to the country.
- She was damning of his behavior at the meeting.
Translations
Translations of the word "damning" in other languages:
🇵🇹 condenatório
🇮🇳 निंदा करने वाला
🇩🇪 verurteilend
🇮🇩 mengutuk
🇺🇦 осудливий
🇵🇱 potępiający
🇯🇵 有罪を立証する
🇫🇷 accablant
🇪🇸 condenatorio
🇹🇷 mahkum eden
🇰🇷 비난하는
🇸🇦 مُدِين
🇨🇿 odsuzující
🇸🇰 odsudzujúci
🇨🇳 谴责的
🇸🇮 obsodilni
🇮🇸 sakfelldur
🇰🇿 айыптаушы
🇬🇪 მტყუნებელი
🇦🇿 qınayan
🇲🇽 condenatorio
Word origin
The word 'damning' originates from the verb 'damn,' which can be traced back to Middle English and Old French. The term has evolved over time to reflect a strong sense of criticism or condemnation. In modern usage, 'damning' is often used to describe evidence or statements that strongly disapprove or condemn someone or something.
See also: damned.