damaged

• Décrit quelque chose qui a été endommagé ou blessé, ce qui réduit sa valeur, sa fonctionnalité ou son apparence.

Describes something that has been harmed or injured, reducing its value, function, or appearance.

1. Physically harmed or impairedA2formal

   Having suffered physical harm or injury that reduces value, function, or appearance.

   Endommagé (physiquement)

   • The damaged car was towed to the repair shop.
   • The storm left many houses damaged.
   • He returned the damaged goods to the store.

   Synonymesbatteredbrokencrackeddefectivedeformeddenteddisfiguredimpairedinjuredmarredruinedsmashedspoiledwrecked

   Antonymesintactpristinesoundundamagedunharmedunimpairedunscathedwhole

2. Emotionally or psychologically affectedB2informal

   Having experienced emotional or psychological harm.

   psychologiquement affecté

   • The child was emotionally damaged by the traumatic event.
   • Years of bullying left him deeply damaged.
   • She sought therapy to heal her damaged self-esteem.

   Synonymesbrokendisturbedhurtscarredshatteredtroubledwounded

• Infliger un préjudice physique ou un dommage à quelque chose, en réduisant sa valeur, son utilité ou son fonctionnement normal.

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.

   Endommager (physiquement)

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

   Synonymesblemishdefacedestroyharmhurtimpairinjuremarspoilwreck

   Antonymesfixmendrepairrestore

2. Harm reputation or relationshipB2formal

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

   nuire à la réputation

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

   Synonymesbesmirchdiscreditharmhurtimpairstainsullytainttarnishundermine

   Antonymesenhanceimproverepairrestorestrengthen