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Damnify

/ˈdæmnɪfaɪ/ · verb

Meaning

(obsolete) To damage physically; to injure..

Definitions by Sense

  1. (obsolete) To damage physically; to injure.
  2. (law) To cause injuries or loss to.

Example Sentences

he saw himselfe so freshly reare, / As if late fight had nought him damnifyde […]
The infectious raines most damnifying the poore saylers, who must be upon the decks to hand in their sailes, abiding the brunt […]
The High Tide at Bristol spoil'd or damnify'd 1500 Hogsheds of Sugars and Tobaccoes, besides great quantities of other Goods.

Synonyms for damnify

harmwoundabuseannoybewounddamagedamnifyderedo damage todo fordo illdo violence toforworkgrieveharrowhurtinjuremaulmisdoput someone in hospitalscaithscathevulneratewet

Antonyms for damnify

Related Words

endamnifyinjuredo illdisableindemnifydamagedo inhurtdestroyimpairdetrimentmutilatefatalizedisedifycrippledisformmortifydilapidatedo a number ondebilitate

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does damnify mean?

Damnify means (obsolete) To damage physically; to injure..

What is a synonym for damnify?

Common synonyms include harm, wound, abuse, annoy.

What is the opposite of damnify?

The opposite depends on the specific sense.

How do you use damnify in a sentence?

he saw himselfe so freshly reare, / As if late fight had nought him damnifyde […]

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