damning

• 形容证据、证词或信息等有力地证明某人有罪或导致负面结论。也可指极具破坏性、令人身败名裂的。

Describes evidence, testimony, or information that strongly suggests guilt or a negative conclusion.

1. Strongly incriminatingC1formal

   Evidence or testimony that strongly suggests guilt or fault.

   定罪的

   • The prosecutor presented damning evidence against the defendant.
   • Her testimony was damning for the company's reputation.
   • The leaked emails contained damning information about the scandal.

   同义词accusatorycondemnatorycondemningincriminatinginculpatory

   反义词clearingexculpatory

2. Severely criticalC1formal

   Expressing strong disapproval or condemnation.

   谴责性的

   • The report was a damning indictment of the government's policies.
   • The critic wrote a damning review of the new film.
   • His speech was a damning attack on the current administration.

   同义词censoriouscondemnatorycriticaldenunciatorydisparagingincriminatingreproachful

   反义词complimentarylaudatorypraising

• 表示谴责、批评或宣称某人某物很糟糕、毫无价值的动词；也用于宗教语境，指诅咒或罚入地狱。

A verb used to express condemnation, criticism, or the act of declaring something as bad or worthless; also used in religious contexts to mean condemn to hell.

1. Condemn to hellC1formal

   To condemn someone to eternal punishment in hell, according to religious belief.

   罚入地狱

   • The preacher warned that sinners would be damned.
   • In some religions, it is believed that God damns the wicked.
   • He was damned for his unforgivable sins.

   同义词anathematizecondemncursedoomexecrateimprecate

2. Criticize severelyB2informal

   To express strong disapproval of someone or something.

   严厉批评

   • The critics damned the movie as a complete failure.
   • She damned his reckless behavior in front of everyone.
   • The report damns the company's safety record.

   同义词attackblastcondemncriticizedenounceflaypanpillory

   反义词applaudcommendcomplimentextollaudpraise

3. Curse or swearB1informal

   To use the word 'damn' as an expression of anger or frustration.

   诅咒

   • He damned the traffic under his breath.
   • She damned the broken printer loudly.
   • I damn this weather for ruining our plans.

   同义词anathematizecursecussexecrateimprecateswear