DAMAGED Synonyms: 146 Similar and Opposite Words

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adjective

as in injured

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verb

past tense of damage

as in marred

to reduce the soundness, effectiveness, or perfection of the explosion in the sewers damaged the entire city's water supply

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as in wounded

to cause bodily damage to his knee was badly damaged in the accident, and he walked with a limp for months

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Recent Examples of damaged

Adjective

Clean larger produce, like melons, with a brush and cut away any bruised or damaged portions. — Alex Nettles, AJC.com, 11 July 2026 The federal agency also recommends cutting away any damaged or bruised areas on fruits and vegetables before preparing and eating. — Michelle Marchante july 10, Miami Herald, 10 July 2026 Signs paws have already been burned include limping, refusing to walk, licking or chewing feet, darker or damaged pads and visible blisters or redness. — Hanna Wickes, Kansas City Star, 9 July 2026 Health inspectors suspended the food permit after observing large live rodents in the kitchen and bar area and damaged plumbing. — Shambhavi Rimal, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 8 July 2026 Mix Concrete for Repairs Pour enough dry concrete mix into a 5-gallon bucket to repair cracks and patch damaged areas. — Caitlin Sole, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 July 2026 Rice water can do wonders for frizzy, damaged hair, as well as stimulate growth. — Tessa Petak, InStyle, 4 July 2026 Many injuries were reported in Wisconsin’s Walworth County after the storm toppled trees, knocked down power lines and damaged buildings, said Tom Hausner, undersheriff for the Walworth County Sheriff’s department. — ABC News, 3 July 2026 Many don’t know whether they will be moved to a safer place, sent back to damaged homes, or left in tents for weeks. — Tibisay Zea, Christian Science Monitor, 3 July 2026

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Residential buildings were badly damaged in the assault, leaving people trapped in multi-story apartment blocks and an entire family that was killed pulled from the rubble, while cars were seen burning on city streets. — Helen Regan, CNN Money, 6 July 2026 As a bonus, those seasons are ideal for planting a replacement shrub or re-establishing a lawn if it is damaged during the shrub removal. — Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 5 July 2026 That puts items such as artwork, electronics, and your clothing, shoes, or bags at risk of being damaged, particularly if you’re gone for a longer period of time. — Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 July 2026 Northamptonshire Fire and Rescue Service told People that the home Diana once lived in was not damaged. — Christopher Luu, InStyle, 5 July 2026 The fire had damaged or destroyed more than 200 structures as of Sunday, authorities said. — Jessica Hill, Los Angeles Times, 5 July 2026 Dozens of trees across the park district are either down or damaged due to lightning and wind, officials said. — Aurora Beacon-News, Chicago Tribune, 4 July 2026 Joshua Serad, of Maple Shade, stole and damaged Pride flags Monday in the business district of Haddonfield on Kings Highway, according to police. — Tom Ignudo, CBS News, 24 June 2026 Grass blades with frost on them are brittle and can be damaged by mowing. — David Beaulieu, The Spruce, 23 June 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for damaged

Adjective

Our final sample included 335 injured officers across 18 cities.

— Cal Chengqi Fang, The Conversation, 14 July 2026
Rescuers had to carry an injured hiker down from the summit of a New Hampshire mountain on a stretcher over the weekend, but that didn't stop her from getting engaged.

— Neal Riley, CBS News, 13 July 2026

Definition of injured

Verb

He was elected in a landslide in July 2024, but quit after two years in office marred by missteps and judgment errors that eroded his standing with his party and the public.

— ABC News, ABC News, 9 July 2026
Their campaign was marred by collapsing late in games, including blowing multiple double-digit leads.

— Rob Reischel, Forbes.com, 7 July 2026

Definition of marred

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Mojtaba is thought to have been wounded in the February attack by Israel and the US that killed his father, mother and wife.

— Rhea Mogul, CNN Money, 11 July 2026
In Iran, the two days of American airstrikes have killed at least 14 people and wounded another 78, Iran’s Health Ministry said Thursday — most of those reportedly members of the armed forces.

— Jon Gambrell, Los Angeles Times, 9 July 2026

Definition of wounded

Adjective

Instead of doubling down on a flawed system, policymakers can make gradual changes by introducing new tax categories in the existing framework and imposing taxes that correspond to the alcoholic content of that category.

— Adam Hoffer, Chicago Tribune, 5 July 2026
The company says the claims contain flawed conclusions and rejects the characterization of the technology as a botnet.

— Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 3 July 2026

Definition of flawed

Verb

Crews were able to reach the warehouse’s roof during their initial response but were forced to retreat when an ammonia line was compromised and a large stream of the chemical shot out, Los Angeles Fire Chief Jaime Moore told reporters.

— Alex Wigglesworth, Los Angeles Times, 10 July 2026
But to play two knockout matches without conceding even a sniff of a chance is hugely impressive — especially considering Deschamps hasn’t compromised on his unusually daring approach of using four proper attackers.

— Michael Cox, New York Times, 10 July 2026

Definition of compromised

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One piece of mail from the United Democracy Project quotes comments from Twitch streamer and El-Sayed fan Hasan Piker, such as a dark joke about 9/11, that Third Way tried to use months ago to hurt the progressive.

— David Weigel, semafor.com, 15 July 2026
Hasek said the removal of services at the store would hurt the community.

— Dylan Lysen, Kansas City Star, 15 July 2026

Definition of hurt

Adjective

The Soviet experience, on top of the rise of fascism, reminded my generation rather forcibly that man was, indeed, imperfect, and that the corruptions of power could unleash great evil in the world.

— David Brooks, The Atlantic, 8 July 2026
Leaders must show up consistently across various platforms, offering honest, even imperfect, insights rather than waiting for perfect messaging.

— Doug Melville, Forbes.com, 8 July 2026

Definition of imperfect

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Data loss via staff cuts Widespread staff cuts starting in early 2025 across the Department of Health and Human Services, which houses the CDC, crippled much of the agency’s data collection and dissemination.

— John Kubale, The Conversation, 8 July 2026
In the nation’s gravest hour, the country’s authoritarian regime has crippled an effective response, say survivors, rescue workers and former officials.

— Terrence McCoy, Washington Post, 1 July 2026

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