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

However, this limits teams to damage control rather than proactive preparation. — Abha Dogra, Forbes.com, 29 Sep. 2026

French diplomats scrambled into major damage control mode, claiming the outrage was a massive misunderstanding blown out of translation. — Staff, FOXNews.com, 25 Sep. 2026

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

Word History

First Known Use

1933, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for damage control

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