CEFR B1

damages

noun

Meaning

Loss or harm to property or reputation.

Examples

The flood caused extensive damages to the coastal towns.
He sued for emotional distress and financial damages.

Synonyms: loss, harm, injury, compensation

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damages (B1)

noun

Pronunciation: /ˈdæmɪdʒɪz/

Definition

Loss or harm to property or reputation.

Examples

The flood caused extensive damages to the coastal towns.
He sued for emotional distress and financial damages.
The company had to pay millions in damages for the faulty product.

How to Use damages

sue for damages (collocation): To take legal action to obtain monetary compensation for loss or injury. — "She decided to sue for damages after the car accident."
award damages (collocation): A court grants monetary compensation to someone. — "The court awarded significant damages to the victim."
compensatory damages (collocation): Money awarded to compensate for actual loss or injury. — "He received compensatory damages to cover his medical bills."
punitive damages (collocation): Money awarded to punish the defendant for extreme wrongdoing. — "The jury awarded punitive damages to deter future misconduct."

Synonyms of damages

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