Meaning of the word damn in English
What does damn mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
damn
US /dæm/
UK /dæm/
Exclamation
expressing anger, surprise, or frustration.
Example:
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Damn! I completely forgot!
Adjective
used to emphasize or express anger or frustration with someone or something.
Example:
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turn that damn thing off!
Adverb
used for emphasis or to express anger or frustration.
Example:
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don't be so damn silly!
Verb
1.
(in Christian belief) be condemned by God to suffer eternal punishment in hell.
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be forever damned with Lucifer
2.
condemn, especially by the public expression of disapproval.
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intellectuals whom he damns as rigid doctrinaire idealists
Synonym:
condemn censure criticize attack denounce deplore decry revile blame chastise castigate berate upbraid reprimand rebuke reprove reprehend find fault with deprecate disparage slam hammer lay into cane blast slate slag off have a go at slash reprobate excoriate vituperate arraign objurgate anathematize