as in disastrous
bringing about ruin or misfortune
a damning flaw in the program cost the company millions of dollars
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as in cursing
to use profane or obscene language at or about
damned the car for once again breaking down
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as in denouncing
to declare to be morally wrong or evil
a heresy that was quickly damned by a hastily called church council
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as in sentencing
to impose a judicial punishment on
damned him to life in prison without the possibility of parole
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Recent Examples of damning
Mark Lazerus, The Athletic, 31 Dec. 2024
In the performance, there was a strand of hair getting in her face that was a persistent issue (that kind of detail matters in the finale), but most damning was her inability to take the interview portion seriously.
—Vulture Editors, Vulture, 18 Dec. 2024
To that end, although the complaint references alleged text messages from Bayless, the more explosive and damning allegations are told through Faraji’s recollections.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 6 Jan. 2025
The fact that so many unworthy players went so far is simply too damning.
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—Dalton Ross, EW.com, 12 Dec. 2024
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What is even more damning is that there is little evidence that Davidson, or any of the insular Hawks brass that has been here since the Bowman era which surrounds him, can effectively assess or develop pro talent.
—Mark Lazerus, The Athletic, 31 Dec. 2024
In the performance, there was a strand of hair getting in her face that was a persistent issue (that kind of detail matters in the finale), but most damning was her inability to take the interview portion seriously.
—Vulture Editors, Vulture, 18 Dec. 2024
To that end, although the complaint references alleged text messages from Bayless, the more explosive and damning allegations are told through Faraji’s recollections.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 6 Jan. 2025
The fact that so many unworthy players went so far is simply too damning.
37.
—Dalton Ross, EW.com, 12 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for damning
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Many in the comments could relate to roommate frustration, which often manifests in similar ways—as simple household tasks leading to disastrous misfires.—
Justin Gest,
Newsweek,
20 Jan. 2025
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Many Democrats are angry that Biden clung to power and refused to allow for an open primary, only stepping aside after a disastrous debate performance provoked an internal revolt against his candidacy.—
Jonathan Easley,
The Hill,
20 Jan. 2025
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No more dragging the reindeer down from the attic, cursing as hooves knock you on the noggin, a new piece missing each year.—
Zach Przystup,
Baltimore Sun,
16 Dec. 2024
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After listing off three notable cellmates who passed through — one who howled at the moon; one who talked to the wall; and one who'd strike her own head while cursing to herself — Blanchard describes yet another who trumped them all.—
Janine Rubenstein,
People.com,
11 Dec. 2024
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The governor questioned the project’s future but stopped short of denouncing the possible use of eminent domain to advance the MPRP.—
Gary Collins,
Baltimore Sun,
20 Dec. 2024
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Among those denouncing the deportations was Gandy Thomas, Haiti’s permanent representative of the Organization of American states, an international body that promotes democracy and defends human rights.—
Leonard Greene,
New York Daily News,
15 Dec. 2024
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Having a professional to talk to can help process and unpack unfortunate changes, and point towards new possibilities.—
Chris Westfall,
Forbes,
16 Jan. 2025
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Far too often over the previous three seasons, unfortunate and often unlucky things happened when Jackson threw the ball in Bateman’s direction.—
Jeff Zrebiec,
The Athletic,
16 Jan. 2025
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The statement sparked outrage with GOP lawmakers, who slammed Allstate for not explicitly condemning terrorism.—
Jackson Walker,
Baltimore Sun,
3 Jan. 2025
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Back at the office, Helly receives news of her resignation request - her outie denied it, condemning her to a lifetime of work.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
2 Jan. 2025
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But as Trump prepares to retake the White House Monday, Democratic leaders have highlighted other results that show November's losses are not fatal.—
Stephen Fowler,
NPR,
18 Jan. 2025
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Joseph Dominick, 19, of New Haven is facing charges of murder, carrying a pistol without a permit and possession of a large capacity magazine for the fatal shooting, according to Officer Christian Bruckhart of the New Haven Police Department.—
Staff report,
Hartford Courant,
17 Jan. 2025
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Finally, Assad’s fall has fueled domestic discontent among loyalists to the regime in Tehran, with some calling the loss a strategic blunder and openly criticizing the government on state television.—
Hamidreza Azizi,
Foreign Affairs,
23 Dec. 2024
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While most have become accustomed and perhaps even oblivious to McGregor’s online rants, openly criticizing a business partner is a little dicey.—
Brian Mazique,
Forbes,
23 Dec. 2024
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“Damning.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/damning. Accessed 29 Jan. 2025.
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