To damage
Example: The storm damages buildings and disrupts daily life
Definition
"To damage" means to cause harm or injury to something, reducing its value, function, or appearance. It often refers to physical harm but can also apply to abstract things like reputation or relationships.
Etymology
The verb "to damage" originates from the Old French word 'damager,' which comes from the Late Latin 'damnum,' meaning loss or harm. Did you know that the word shares roots with 'damege,' a medieval legal term for compensation paid for harm caused?
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"To damage" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - General - (A2) - set 4", containing 116 commonly used words.
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