English Explanatory Dictionary

damnify

English dictionary entry

Meanings

verb
  1. To damage physically; to injure.
  2. To cause injuries or loss to.

Pronunciation

/ˈdæmnɪfaɪ/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-damnify.wav

Word forms

damnify damnifies damnifying damnified

Etymology

From Old French damnifier, from Latin damnifico.

Synonyms

harm wound abuse annoy bewound damage damnify dere do damage to do for do ill do violence to forwork grieve harrow hurt injure maul misdo put someone in hospital scaith scathe vulnerate wet

Related words

damn damnific

Derived words

indemnify
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