damage

• Substantiv, das einen physischen Schaden, eine Beschädigung oder Zerstörung an etwas bezeichnet, wodurch dessen Wert, Nutzen oder normale Funktion beeinträchtigt wird; auch im übertragenen Sinn für negative Folgen oder Einbußen.

A noun referring to physical harm, injury, or destruction caused to something, reducing its value, usefulness, or normal function.

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1. B1formal

   Physical harm caused to something, making it less valuable, useful, or functional.

   Physischer Schaden

   • The storm caused significant damage to the roof.
   • The car sustained heavy damage in the accident.
   • Water damage ruined the wooden floor.

   Synonymebreakagedefacementdestructiondeteriorationharmimpairmentinjuryruinwearwear and tear

   Antonymefiximprovementrepairrestoration

2. Harmful effectB2formal

   A detrimental effect on someone or something, not necessarily physical.

   Schädliche Auswirkung

   • The scandal did serious damage to his reputation.
   • Emotional damage can be harder to heal than physical injuries.
   • The new policy caused damage to the company's image.

   Synonymecostdetrimentdisadvantageharmimpairmentinjury

   Antonymeadvantagebenefithelpimprovement

3. Cost or expenseB2informal

   The cost or price of something, often used informally.

   Kosten

   • What's the damage for dinner tonight?
   • The damage for the repairs came to over $500.
   • Let's split the damage equally among everyone.

   Synonymeamountbillchargecostexpensefigureoutlaypricetab

   Antonymebargainsteal

• Körperlichen Schaden oder Verlust an etwas verursachen, wodurch dessen Wert, Nutzen oder normale Funktion beeinträchtigt wird.

A verb meaning to cause physical harm or injury to something, reducing its value, usefulness, or normal function.

1. A2formal

   To cause physical harm or injury to something, making it less effective or valuable.

   Beschädigen

   • The storm damaged many houses in the village.
   • He accidentally damaged the car while parking.
   • The flood damaged the crops severely.

   Synonymeblemishdefacedestroyharmhurtimpairinjuremarspoilwreck

   Antonymefixmendrepairrestore

2. Harm reputation or relationshipB2formal

   To cause harm to someone's reputation, career, or relationship.

   Ruf oder Beziehung schaden

   • The scandal damaged his political career.
   • Her comments damaged their friendship.
   • The false accusations damaged the company's reputation.

   Synonymebesmirchdiscreditharmhurtimpairstainsullytainttarnishundermine

   Antonymeenhanceimproverepairrestorestrengthen