damage

noun verb

Stress: first syllable

Syllables: dam-age (2)
English Definition

physical harm caused to something, which impairs its value or usefulness

Example Sentence

The storm caused severe damage to the house.

US IPA /ˈdæmɪdʒ/
UK IPA /ˈdæmɪdʒ/

Synonyms

harm injury destruction ruin impairment

Antonyms

repair improvement benefit