endamage

verb

in-ˈda-mij How to pronounce endamage (audio)
Definition of endamagenext
as in to damage
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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Recent Examples of Synonyms for endamage
  1. damage
  2. mar
  3. injure
  4. compromise
  5. hurt
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  • When radon gas is inhaled, its radioactive particles can damage lung tissue, which increases the risk of developing lung cancer.
    Michael Gfoeller And David H. Rundell, Newsweek, 16 Jan. 2025
  • About 12,000 structures have been damaged of destroyed.
    David Caraccio, Sacramento Bee, 16 Jan. 2025
Definition of damage
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  • Denver International Airport's $2 billion Great Hall renovation remains marred by mismanagement, a new report from the Denver Auditor's Office revealed.
    Alayna Alvarez, Axios, 6 Jan. 2025
  • In the lone season of his one-year deal, Zimmer has seen his fair share of ups and downs with his defensive unit that has been marred with injuries.
    Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 2 Jan. 2025
Definition of mar
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  • With Inigo Martinez out injured after tearing his hamstring in the 5-2 Spanish Super Cup final pummelling of Real Madrid, both Araujo and Raphinha have strong chances of starting Wednesday's Copa del Rey last 16 clash against Real Betis on Wednesday.
    Tom Sanderson, Forbes, 14 Jan. 2025
  • The following year, three people from Nepal were injured by lightning when collecting the fungus and had to be rescued by helicopter after spending days stranded in the mountains.
    Daile Zhang, The Conversation, 14 Jan. 2025
Definition of injure
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  • Following that awkward night in January, the County Commission ignored the threat of litigation until the Good Neighbor Council finally filed suit late in February, claiming their property values and quality of life were being compromised.
    Miami Herald Archives, Miami Herald, 8 Jan. 2025
  • This essential balance enables operational efficacy without compromising on the human element that Brandon relies on to create long-term client loyalty.
    William Mullane, USA TODAY, 8 Jan. 2025
Definition of compromise
Verb
  • The first-term mayor said $17.8 million in LAFD reductions hasn't hurt efforts to knock down the still out-of-control Palisades Fire.
    Janhvi Bhojwani, NBC News, 10 Jan. 2025
  • Can Berube afford to have more of those mistakes in his own end hurt a team that’s already short-handed?
    Joshua Kloke, The Athletic, 9 Jan. 2025
Definition of hurt
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