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WordBand 4.5–5.5Core (NGSL)
damage
/ˈdæmɪdʒ/
noun1 of 2
physical harm that is done to something
- “The storm caused a lot of damage to the crop.”Tatoeba
- “Victims have the right to be compensated for their damages.”Tatoeba
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verb2 of 2
To impair the soundness, goodness, or value of; to harm or cause destruction.
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