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Definition of damning

damning

/ˈdæm.ɪŋ/
dam · ning
Adverb:damningly
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Plural:damnings
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• adjective

1

Strongly suggesting guilt, error, or wrongdoing; severely critical or incriminating.

Example

"The audit uncovered damning evidence of financial mismanagement within the department."

2

Bringing about or resulting in eternal condemnation or spiritual ruin.

Example

"The medieval treatise warned believers against committing damning sins of pride and avarice."

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• noun

1

The act of condemning, cursing, or pronouncing severe judgment upon someone or something.

Example

"The critic's public damning of the play discouraged many theatergoers from buying tickets."

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• Rhymes for damning

• Nearby Words

damnation
damned
damnedest
damning
damningly
damodar
damp

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed from the verb 'damn', which entered Middle English via Old French 'damner' from Latin 'damnare' (to condemn or inflict loss upon), plus the participial suffix '-ing'.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Damning. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/damning
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