damn
damn Lexical Profile
damn Game Scores & Validity
• adjective
Used informally for emphasis, typically to express anger, frustration, or annoyance.
"I cannot get this damn printer to connect to the wireless network."
• interjection
Used to express anger, annoyance, disappointment, or surprise.
"Damn! I left my umbrella on the train again."
• adverb
Very or extremely; used informally as an intensifier.
"She did a damn good job organizing the community fundraiser on short notice."
• noun
The slightest amount of care, concern, or value (chiefly used in negative constructions).
"Despite the harsh rumors, she did not give a damn about what the critics thought."
An uttered curse or swear word saying 'damn'.
"He muttered a quiet damn under his breath when he dropped the wrench."
• verb
To criticize harshly, denounce, or cause the ruin or failure of something.
"The newly discovered financial records were enough to damn the suspect's alibi in court."
To condemn to eternal punishment in hell (especially of God or a divine power).
"In the medieval morality play, the corrupt official fears that his greed will damn his soul."
Word Nuance & Usage
Do not confuse 'damn' (to condemn or curse) with the homophone 'dam' (a barrier built to hold back water).
• Rhymes for damn
Word Origin & Etymology
Derived from Old French damner, from Latin damnare ('to condemn, inflict loss upon'), which comes from damnum ('damage, loss, or penalty').