ENDAMAGING Synonyms: 97 Similar and Opposite Words

endamaging

verb

present participle of endamage

as in damaging

to reduce the soundness, effectiveness, or perfection of a thoughtless indiscretion that endamaged a reputation that took a lifetime to build

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There are different types of algae scrapers for both glass and acrylic fish tanks, so choose accordingly to avoid scratching or damaging the aquarium.

— BestReviews, Mercury News, 6 Aug. 2026
Use low-pressure water to avoid damaging the aluminum fins and causing performance issues.

— Abby Monteil, The Spruce, 6 Aug. 2026

Definition of damaging

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Last week, Tehran accused Kyiv of striking an Iranian commercial vessel carrying a cargo of iron, killing a seafarer and injuring three others.

— Hanna Ziady, CNN Money, 4 Aug. 2026
Sami Zayn, who had recently lost the title, was visibly infuriated by Owens' unexpected return and victory, even injuring Owens' neck during the intense bout.

— Alfred Konuwa, Forbes.com, 2 Aug. 2026

Definition of injuring

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To prevent a similar war from happening again, Menelaus scarred her face, permanently marring her famous beauty.

— Tanya Fedak, Variety, 18 July 2026
Lined with live oaks and old-fashioned, busy storefronts, this artsy town on the Gulf of Mexico has no commercial development marring its shoreline.

— Valerie Fraser Luesse, Southern Living, 16 June 2026

Definition of marring

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The brief also argues that inclusive policies, such as those in California, provide important benefits without compromising the privacy or safety of other students.

— Darrielle Fair, CBS News, 7 Aug. 2026
Herloury-Rouget stresses that the economics behind Aroma-Zone have less to do with compromising quality and far more to do with eliminating unnecessary cost.

— Kate Hardcastle, Forbes.com, 6 Aug. 2026

Definition of compromising

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Without that kind of money, Proposition 36 backers argue that the governor and the Legislature are unfairly crippling the new laws.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 31 July 2026
Florida didn’t have the cap space to work out the shorter term deal without crippling its ability to make other moves this offseason to enhance the roster.

— Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 3 July 2026

Definition of crippling

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Inflation is still hurting many working families nationwide, but in metro areas like Seattle, the pain is even more acute.

— Natasha Chen, CNN Money, 3 Aug. 2026
In 1983, the NBA faced a far more daunting future than the NCAA does now, with revenue gaps endangering teams and unchecked free agency hurting the game’s image.

— Charles Grantham, Sportico.com, 3 Aug. 2026

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