Damages — synonyms, definition

1. damages (Noun)

amends atonement compensation consideration equipment casualty* harms hurts impairments indemnification indemnity legal injury* prices redress redressal reimbursement reparation requital restitution retribution satisfaction • • •

damages (Noun) — A sum of money paid in compensation for loss or injury. ex. "in common law any degree of contributory negligence would bar the plaintiff from collecting damages"

damages (Noun) — The occurrence of a change for the worse.

damages (Noun) — (military) loss of military equipment.

damages (Noun) — The act of damaging something or someone.

damages (Noun) — The amount of money needed to purchase something. ex. "how much is the damage?"

damages (Noun) — Any harm or injury resulting from a violation of a legal right.

alterations casualties changes changes of integrity compensation costs injuries modifications Burns actual damages asking price* atonement battle damage* bid price* cash price* closing price* combat casualty* compensatory damages defacements deflorations deformations detriments disfigurations disfigurements distortions exemplary damages expiation factory price* • • •

2. damages (Verb)

damages (Verb) — Inflict damage upon. ex. "The snow damaged the roof" ex. "She damaged the car when she hit the tree"

damages (Verb) — Suffer or be susceptible to damage. ex. "These fine china cups damage easily"

alters changes modifies Burns afflicts bangs up bilges blemishes breaks bruises corrodes cuts up deflowers disturbs eats eats away erodes flaws frets frosts hoses hurts impairs • • •