01 adj. changed so as to reduce value, function, or other desirable trait; -- usually not used of persons. Opposite of undamaged.
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changed so as to reduce value, function, or other desirable trait; -- usually not used of persons. Opposite of undamaged.
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2.
Rendered imperfect by impairing the integrity of some part, or by breaking. Opposite of unbroken.
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3.
being unjustly brought into disrepute; as, her damaged reputation.
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4.
made to appear imperfect; -- especially of reputation; as, the senator's seriously damaged reputation.
Syn.
broken. — Syn. -- discredited. — Syn. -- besmirched, flyblown, spotted, stained, sullied, tainted, tarnished.