endamage

verb

en·​dam·​age in-ˈda-mij How to pronounce endamage (audio)
endamaged; endamaging; endamages

transitive verb

: to cause loss or damage to

Examples of endamage in a Sentence

a thoughtless indiscretion that endamaged a reputation that took a lifetime to build

Word History

Etymology

Middle English

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of endamage was in the 14th century

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“Endamage.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/endamage. Accessed 19 Mar. 2024.

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