Main Entry:

¹damn

Pronunciation:

\ˈdam\

Function:

verb

Inflected Form(s):

damned; damn·ing \ˈda-miŋ\

Etymology:

Middle English dampnen, from Anglo-French dampner, from Latin damnare, from damnum damage, loss, fine

Date:

13th century

transitive verb1: to condemn to a punishment or fate ; especially : to condemn to hell2 a: to condemn vigorously and often irascibly for some real or fancied fault or defect <damned the storm for their delay> b: to condemn as a failure by public criticism3: to bring ruin on4: to swear at : curse —often used to express annoyance, disgust, or surprise <damn him, he should have been careful><I'll be damned>intransitive verb: curse, swear