damning

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adjective

damn·​ing ˈda-miŋ How to pronounce damning (audio)
Synonyms of damningnext
1
: bringing damnation
a damning sin
2
: causing or leading to condemnation or ruin
presented some damning testimony
damningly
ˈda-miŋ-lē How to pronounce damning (audio)
adverb

damning

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present participle of damn entry 1

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Adjective a damning flaw in the program cost the company millions of dollars
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In a somewhat damning result, Jarry received less than seven percent of the vote. — Janson Duench, New York Times, 20 Aug. 2026 But the most damning evidence that something is going on here is that Ariana gives up her first-class ticket home to sit next to Charlie in economy. — Tom Smyth, Vulture, 13 Aug. 2026 But it wasn’t made public until last week, when South Korean channel and CNN affiliate JTBC obtained the report and published its damning details. — Jessie Yeung, CNN Money, 12 Aug. 2026 Randau embarked on his own research, consulting archives in Germany, and history experts, to eventually uncover the physiotherapist’s SS membership card and other damning evidence. — Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 7 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for damning

Word History

First Known Use

Adjective

1595, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of damning was in 1595

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“Damning.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/damning. Accessed 1 Sep. 2026.

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