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Compensation or reward given for loss or harm suffered or effort made
“Everyone makes mistakes, and when they do, responsible media outlets do the decent thing and retract, apologize, and pay damages if necessary.”
A fine or financial penalty that is imposed as a form of punishment
Punishment inflicted in the spirit of moral outrage or personal vengeance
The costs involved in a venture or activity, or for day-to-day living
Plural for physical harm that impairs the value, usefulness, or normal function of something
“The flood has resulted in extensive damage to large sections of the small town.”
(usually in plural form "damages") Plural for a sum of money claimed or awarded in compensation for a loss or an injury
“It also seeks an award of monetary damages for losses incurred as a result of the defendants' unlawful conduct.”
Plural for the amount of money, usually large, that is demanded as payment for something
“So what was the damage for our business class tickets?”
To cause damage or harm to
“You will damage your tools if you do not use them the way they are meant to be used.”
To cause physical or bodily harm or damage to
“The Czech Republic international appeared to damage his knee while rolling the ball out and had to be stretchered off.”
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