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damning

 

[ ˈdæmɪŋ ]

Adjective / Verb
Context #1 | Adjective

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.
Context #2 | Verb

to condemn or criticize severely

Expressing very strong disapproval of someone or something.

Synonyms

condemn, criticize, denounce

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

Etymology

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.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #21,794, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.