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Damning

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Pronunciation /ˈdæmɪŋ/ · Part of speech verb

Quick meaning: Damning is a verb meaning present participle and gerund of damn.

Meaning

present participle and gerund of damn.

More Meanings

  1. Condemning.
  2. A condemnation.
  3. An act of swearing with the word "damn".

Example Sentences

damning evidence was clear for all to see
This elicited damnings from pulpit and press, and insured a healthy run.
No man is believed a jot the more for all the asseverations, damnings, and swearings he makes.
In terms of infrastructure, Frank says there has been better news in recent years, following a highly damning report prepared for the Friends of the Far North Line campaign group by consultant Tony Glazebrook [...].

Word Forms

Synonyms for damning

Depending on context, synonyms include inculpatory, damnatory.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include damnatory, inculpatory, condemning, condemnatory, condemnable, reprehensible.

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