1. The occurrence of a change for the worse
   "The storm caused significant damage to the coastal areas";
   - harm, impairment
    
2. The act of damaging something or someone
   "The storm's damage left many buildings in need of repair";
   - harm, hurt, scathe [archaic]
    
3. Any harm or injury resulting from a violation of a legal right
   "The company sought compensation for damages caused by breach of contract";
   - wrong, legal injury
    
4. (military) loss of military equipment
   "The report detailed the damages suffered during the intense battle";
   - equipment casualty
    
5. The amount of money needed to purchase something
   "how much is the damage?";
   - price, terms

1. Inflict damage upon
   "The snow damaged the roof"; "She damaged the car when she hit the tree"
    
2. Suffer or be susceptible to damage
   "These fine china cups damage easily"

Derived forms: damaging, damaged, damages

Type of: alter, alteration, casualty, change, change of integrity, cost, injury, modification, modify

Encyclopedia: Damage