damages Synonyms
Another word for damages
• noun (Context 1)
A sum of money claimed or awarded in compensation for a loss or an injury in a legal dispute.
"The jury awarded the plaintiff two million dollars in punitive compensation."
• verb (Context 2)
To inflict physical harm on something so as to impair its value, usefulness, or normal function (third-person singular present of damage).
"Prolonged exposure to direct sunlight harms the delicate pigments in old paintings."
• noun (Context 3)
Physical harm caused to something in such a way as to impair its value, usefulness, or normal function (plural of damage).
"The insurance adjuster inspected the property to estimate the storm harm."
• verb (Context 4)
To have a detrimental effect on a person's reputation, health, or success (third-person singular present of damage).
"Spreading unverified rumors undermines trust within the organization."
Opposites of damages
The opposite of damages shifts depending on context. Common opposites include: