26984 words

damn

18 definitions • 23 examples
1
an expression of anger:

Examples:

Damn, I've spilled coffee down my blouse!
It's broken! Damn!
2
used for emphasis:

Examples:

Damn, that tastes good.
I don't brag very often, but damn, I'm going to brag about this!
3
used, especially when you are annoyed, to mean "very":

Examples:

know damn well He knew damn well how much trouble it would cause.
damn well Next time he can damn well do it himself!
You were damn lucky not to have been killed!
4
nothing:

Examples:

I know damn all about computers.
5
used for describing something when you are annoyed about it:

Examples:

Where did I put the damn keys?
The damn thing is broken again.
6
used for describing something when you want to emphasize it:

Examples:

That's a damn shame.
It's a damn sight easier if you know what you're doing.
7
to blame or strongly criticize something or someone:

Examples:

damn someone/something for something The inquiry into the disaster damns the company for its lack of safety precautions.
8
(especially of God) to force someone to stay in hell and be punished for ever:

Examples:

As a child she was taught that she would be damned for her sins.
9
used to express anger with someone or something:

Examples:

You got the last ticket - damn you, I wanted that!
10
used to say that you do not care about something:

Examples:

I'm going to say what I think, and damn the consequences.
11
used to express anger with someone or something:

Examples:

damn fool "Stop that, you damn fool!" he shouted.
12

Examples:

Damn! I spilled coffee on my blouse.
13
used to express surprise:

Examples:

Damn, I guess they decided to buy that house.
14
used to express anger or annoyance:

Examples:

a damn shame
15
very; great:

Examples:

You’re a damn fool to try and drive that old car cross-country.
16

Examples:

The novel was damned by the critics for being too political.
17
to force someone to stay in hell and be punished forever
18
the least amount:

Examples:

This old car isn’t worth a damn.

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