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

Kittredge wisely includes testimonials from many below-the-line crew who speak openly of pride in the movie’s ambitions but also how quickly damage control overcame everything. — Robert Abele, Los Angeles Times, 4 Sep. 2026

Museum officials are said to be mapping out what’s next and doing some major damage control with leading donors. — Rosemary Feitelberg, Footwear News, 1 Sep. 2026

But a backlash over plans to honor Galliano, who is credited with growing luxury-fashion brand Dior into a global giant, left Met Gala organizers in damage control. — Etan Vlessing, HollywoodReporter, 31 Aug. 2026

Atlanta Dream star Angel Reese doesn't care about the PR damage control the WNBA is currently going through. — Alejandro Avila Outkick, FOXNews.com, 31 July 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
• multipole
• omeprazole
• oriole