damage control

noun

: measures taken to offset or minimize damage to reputation, credibility, or public image caused by a controversial act, remark, or revelation

Examples of damage control in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Robb was not paid by the city for his work and served in an unofficial role providing comments on important issues, including Bass’ involvement in damage control surrounding the 2025 Palisades fire. — Noah Goldberg, Los Angeles Times, 15 July 2026

Syrian officials scrambled to do damage control. — ABC News, 28 June 2026

This proactive approach, rather than post-failure damage control, is crucial for responsible AI scaling. — Cindy Rodriguez Constable, Forbes.com, 25 June 2026

Chuck Buck handled publicity, event coordination and damage control for the Bird group. — Bill Swank, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 June 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1933, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for damage control

• amphibole
• asystole
• buttonhole
• casserole
• centriole
• decontrol
• glycerol
• metropole
• monopole
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• omeprazole
• oriole