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damn
Definitions
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1
verb
To
express
strong
disapproval
or
condemnation
of
something
or
someone
.
She
damned
the
decision
to
cut
down
the
trees
.
He
damned
the
unfair
treatment
of
workers
.
The
critics
damned
the
movie
for
its
lack
of
originality
.
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2
interjection
Used
to
express
anger
,
annoyance
,
or
frustration
.
Damn
!
I
forgot
my
wallet
at
home
.
Damn
,
it's
raining
again
!
Oh
damn
,
I
missed
the
bus
.
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verb
To
curse
someone
or
something
,
often
in
a
religious
sense
,
wishing
them
to
be
condemned
to
hell
.
The
witch
damned
the
village
for
their
cruelty
.
He
felt
as
if
he
was
damned
for
his
sins
.
The
legend
says
the
treasure
is
damned
and
brings
misfortune
to
those
who
seek
it
.
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adjective
Used
to
emphasize
something
,
often
in
a
negative
or
intense
way
.
It's
a
damn
shame
we
couldn't
go
to
the
concert
.
He
was
damn
sure
he
locked
the
door
.
That's
a
damn
good
cup
of
coffee
.
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Idioms & expressions
damn it
,
An
expression
of
frustration
or
anger
,
often
used
when
something
goes
wrong
.
not give a damn
,
To
not
care
at
all
about
something
.
Word Origin
Language
Latin
Original word
damnāre
Originally meant
to condemn, to inflict loss upon
Background
The word 'damn' comes from the Latin 'damnāre,' which means to condemn or inflict loss. It entered English through Old French 'damner.' Originally, it had a strong religious connotation, often referring to being condemned to hell.