1
as in marred
to reduce the soundness, effectiveness, or perfection of
the explosion in the sewers damaged the entire city's water supply
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
2
as in wounded
to cause bodily damage to
his knee was badly damaged in the accident, and he walked with a limp for months
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
as in injured
Related Words
Dissimilar Words
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of damaged
Amanda Castro, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 Oct. 2025
Surgeons operated on the boy, removing the magnets and damaged sections of his intestines.
—Sophia Compton, FOXNews.com, 24 Oct. 2025
That chip replaces damaged photoreceptors.
—Pranjal Malewar, New Atlas, 23 Oct. 2025
In 2025, kids put their cards into clear resin or plastic containers to preserve and protect them from scratches or damaged corners.
—Mark Billingsley, Sacbee.com, 13 Oct. 2025
The museum was heavily damaged following a bombing that occurred on May 14, 1943.
—Michelle Del Rey, USA Today, 10 Oct. 2025
Now this is a product that truly lives up to its name—Mise en Scène’s Perfect Serum is infused with Moroccan argan oil to deeply hydrate and revive dry, damaged strands, leaving them silky, smooth, and, well, pretty close to perfect.
—Sarah Han, Allure, 8 Oct. 2025
Very cold temperatures, heavy snow or ice, pests, and diseases can leave you with damaged or unproductive plants the next year.
—Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Oct. 2025
Prune lightly for shaping and to remove any dead or damaged branches.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 5 Oct. 2025
Abigail Adams, PEOPLE, 29 Oct. 2025
Many tender crops die back with the first fall frost, while hardier plants may linger longer but still be damaged by freezes.
—Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Oct. 2025
Tall canes can be damaged by winter winds so a fall trim can protect them from snow and ice damage.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 28 Oct. 2025
Milton was a category 3 storm, resulting in a tornado outbreak in east-central Florida that damaged buildings and power lines.
—Mekishana Pierre, Entertainment Weekly, 28 Oct. 2025
The plant was closed in 2020, after its cooling towers were damaged during a violent windstorm.
—Abhishek Bhardwaj, Interesting Engineering, 28 Oct. 2025
Last week, a group of unions and corporate watchdogs launched the Take Back Tesla website to oppose the pay package, noting Musk’s embracing of right-wing political movements and amplifying of conspiracy theories that have damaged the brand.
—Chris Eudaily, CNBC, 27 Oct. 2025
One crown made of gold, diamonds and emeralds that once belonged to Empress Eugenie was damaged during the theft and discovered on the street outside the museum, Dati told ABC News.
—Lilia Geho, ABC News, 27 Oct. 2025
What Happens Next Thousands of homeowners whose homes were damaged or destroyed by the January wildfires are still in the long process of recovering.
—Giulia Carbonaro, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 Oct. 2025
Verb
After the shaking stops, expect aftershocks and avoid damaged buildings.
—Amanda Castro, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 Oct. 2025
Surgeons operated on the boy, removing the magnets and damaged sections of his intestines.
—Sophia Compton, FOXNews.com, 24 Oct. 2025
That chip replaces damaged photoreceptors.
—Pranjal Malewar, New Atlas, 23 Oct. 2025
In 2025, kids put their cards into clear resin or plastic containers to preserve and protect them from scratches or damaged corners.
—Mark Billingsley, Sacbee.com, 13 Oct. 2025
The museum was heavily damaged following a bombing that occurred on May 14, 1943.
—Michelle Del Rey, USA Today, 10 Oct. 2025
Now this is a product that truly lives up to its name—Mise en Scène’s Perfect Serum is infused with Moroccan argan oil to deeply hydrate and revive dry, damaged strands, leaving them silky, smooth, and, well, pretty close to perfect.
—Sarah Han, Allure, 8 Oct. 2025
Very cold temperatures, heavy snow or ice, pests, and diseases can leave you with damaged or unproductive plants the next year.
—Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Oct. 2025
Prune lightly for shaping and to remove any dead or damaged branches.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 5 Oct. 2025
Adjective
Your homes may have been damaged or destroyed and your communities and towns no longer look the same.
—Abigail Adams, PEOPLE, 29 Oct. 2025
Many tender crops die back with the first fall frost, while hardier plants may linger longer but still be damaged by freezes.
—Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Oct. 2025
Tall canes can be damaged by winter winds so a fall trim can protect them from snow and ice damage.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 28 Oct. 2025
Milton was a category 3 storm, resulting in a tornado outbreak in east-central Florida that damaged buildings and power lines.
—Mekishana Pierre, Entertainment Weekly, 28 Oct. 2025
The plant was closed in 2020, after its cooling towers were damaged during a violent windstorm.
—Abhishek Bhardwaj, Interesting Engineering, 28 Oct. 2025
Last week, a group of unions and corporate watchdogs launched the Take Back Tesla website to oppose the pay package, noting Musk’s embracing of right-wing political movements and amplifying of conspiracy theories that have damaged the brand.
—Chris Eudaily, CNBC, 27 Oct. 2025
One crown made of gold, diamonds and emeralds that once belonged to Empress Eugenie was damaged during the theft and discovered on the street outside the museum, Dati told ABC News.
—Lilia Geho, ABC News, 27 Oct. 2025
What Happens Next Thousands of homeowners whose homes were damaged or destroyed by the January wildfires are still in the long process of recovering.
—Giulia Carbonaro, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for damaged
Verb
-
Frazier Rehabilitation Institute In 1929, Amelia Brown Frazier, George Garvin Brown’s granddaughter, was injured in an automobile accident that changed her life forever.—
Maggie Menderski,
Louisville Courier Journal,
26 Oct. 2025
-
Police are responding to a shooting that left multiple people injured at Pennsylvania’s Lincoln University Saturday night, during the school’s Homecoming weekend.—
Emma Tucker,
CNN Money,
26 Oct. 2025
Verb
-
In response, a gunman sprayed Stanfa's car with automatic weapons during an ambush on the expressway, and although he wasn't hurt, his son Joseph was wounded in the head, per UPI.—
Jordana Comiter,
PEOPLE,
27 Oct. 2025
-
Among those critically wounded was Officer Tim Matson, who engaged the shooter and shared his experience for the first time.—
Emma Bussey,
FOXNews.com,
27 Oct. 2025
Adjective
-
Alex Spors said his sister's case illustrates the system is flawed.—
Hope Karnopp,
jsonline.com,
27 Oct. 2025
-
But Brazil were fundamentally flawed, only keeping one clean sheet, against minnows New Zealand.—
Michael Cox,
New York Times,
26 Oct. 2025
Verb
-
Advertisement While the commercial supply of goods has improved since the cease-fire deal, the flow of humanitarian aid continues to be marred by bureaucracy, delays, and blockages.—
Anna Halford,
Time,
25 Oct. 2025
-
Martin starred as one of the NFL’s top running backs a decade ago, in a career that was also marred by injuries and off-field challenges.—
Jakob Rodgers,
Mercury News,
22 Oct. 2025
Verb
-
But something always hurts that late in a marathon.—
Nicholas Thompson,
The Atlantic,
23 Oct. 2025
-
The perception of Trump clearing the way for the Ellisons in the US could hurt them in other markets, sources said.—
Brian Stelter,
CNN Money,
23 Oct. 2025
Adjective
-
Yes, Deadbeat is a notable sonic shift from Tame Impala’s core sound, and, yes, the album is imperfect.—
Eric Renner Brown,
Billboard,
28 Oct. 2025
-
The Commodores will be fully expecting to win, uplifted even further by an imperfect victory.—
Ralph D. Russo,
New York Times,
26 Oct. 2025
Verb
-
While Adams denied any quid pro quo took place, New York Democrats have portrayed Adams as compromised by the president.—
Eduardo Cuevas,
USA Today,
23 Oct. 2025
-
Fans compromised by doing it until BOTH teams score their first points … in BOTH halves, a practice that endures today.—
Mark Zeigler,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
19 Oct. 2025
Adjective
-
The spoiled food was brought onboard by a customer and was not related to in-flight food or drinks, according to the company.—
Sabrina Weiss,
PEOPLE,
21 Oct. 2025
-
Bad gas often has a spoiled or sour smell.—
Kamron Sanders,
Better Homes & Gardens,
19 Oct. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Damaged.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/damaged. Accessed 29 Oct. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share