physical harm caused to something which makes it less attractive, useful or valuable

The children suffered psychological and emotional damage.

irreparable/permanent/lasting damage

This could cause serious damage to the country's economy.

It will be hard to repair the damage to his reputation.

Don't you think you've done enough damage already?

an amount of money that a court decides should be paid to somebody by the person, company, etc. that has caused them harm or injury

He was ordered to pay damages totalling £30 000.

Ann was awarded £6 000 (in) damages.

She was awarded damages of £6 000 .

to have a bad or harmful effect on something/somebody

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