Damnify
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈdæmnɪfaɪ/ · Part of speech verb
Quick meaning: Damnify is a verb meaning (law) To cause injuries or loss to.
Meaning
(law) To cause injuries or loss to.
More Meanings
- (obsolete) To damage physically; to injure.
Example Sentences
he saw himselfe so freshly reare, / As if late fight had nought him damnifyde […]
The High Tide at Bristol spoil'd or damnify'd 1500 Hogsheds of Sugars and Tobaccoes, besides great quantities of other Goods.
The infectious raines most damnifying the poore saylers, who must be upon the decks to hand in their sailes, abiding the brunt […]
Word Forms
- damnifies
- damnifying
- damnified
Synonyms for damnify
Depending on context, synonyms include harm, wound, abuse, annoy, bewound, damage.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include endamnify, injure, disable, indemnify, damage, hurt.
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