Definitions
from the GNU version of the Collaborative International Dictionary of English.
- adjective changed so as to reduce value, function, or other desirable trait; -- usually not used of persons. Opposite of
undamaged . - adjective Rendered imperfect by impairing the integrity of some part, or by breaking. Opposite of
unbroken . - adjective being unjustly brought into disrepute.
- adjective made to appear imperfect; -- especially of reputation.
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- verb Simple past tense and past participle of
damage .
from WordNet 3.0 Copyright 2006 by Princeton University. All rights reserved.
- adjective harmed or injured or spoiled
- adjective being unjustly brought into disrepute
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Examples
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GRAEME DOBELL: Mr Kerr says the new government wants to repair what he calls a damaged relationship with the South Pacific.
Transcript - Parliamentary Secretary for Pacific Island Affairs - The Hon Duncan Kerr MP 2008
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I have been to visit a few times but I’m brain damaged from the number of hideous chores that we got through this weekend and couldn’t think of anything to say apart from ‘Its very pink here.’
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Yet another brain damaged troll who equates anyone not a fundie to being a tyrant/terrorist.
Think Progress » Netanyahu Adviser Ya’alon: ‘I Do Not Accept’ Any Withdrawal From Settlements 2010
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If I want to laugh at brain damaged adolescents I can always rent a Beavis and Butthead DVD.
Think Progress » McCain On DADT: ‘I Will Be Glad To Listen To The Views Of Military Leaders’ 2010
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My sister is brain damaged and my mother was the ultimate ‘Pro-lifer’ This man has no business setting policy.
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I have a brain damaged sister and I agreed when Rahm said that, he should have been chewed out (Although telling him to step down was over the top).
Think Progress » Palin says she’s fine with Limbaugh’s use of the ‘r-word.’ 2010
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Well this bridge, now slightly damaged, is a bit of a local treasure and even has its own fancy name; Pont de Flaque.
The Next to Last Day of May greygirlbeast 2010
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If I want to laugh at brain damaged adolescents I can always rent a Beavis and Butthead DVD.
Think Progress » McCain On DADT: ‘I Will Be Glad To Listen To The Views Of Military Leaders’ 2010
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Well this bridge, now slightly damaged, is a bit of a local treasure and even has its own fancy name; Pont de Flaque.
The Next to Last Day of May greygirlbeast 2010
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The brain damaged Keith (the stalker) Olbermann is doing a “special comment” on the SCOTUS ruling tonight.
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