damager
Intermediate (B1)
IPA: /ˈdæmɪdʒər/
KK: /ˈdæmɪdʒər/
noun
Definition
A person or thing that causes harm or damage to something.
Example
The storm was a major damager of the old trees in the park.
Conversation
Did you hear about the storm last night?
Yeah, I saw some pictures; it looked pretty wild!
I can't believe how much damage it caused; I heard there was even a damager in our area.
That's scary! I hope everyone is okay.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
destroyer
vandal
wreckers
Antonyms
protector
savior
restorer
verb
Definition
To cause harm or injury to something, making it less valuable or functional.
Example
The storm will damager the crops if it continues to rage.
Tense Forms
Past: damaged
Past Participle: damaged
Conversation
I heard that storm last night really damager some houses.
Yeah, it was pretty intense; I saw some photos online.
That's awful! I hope everyone is okay and gets the help they need.
Root Explanation
Damager → It is formed from "damage" (from Old French *damager*, meaning to inflict harm or injury) and "-er" (meaning a person who). A damager is a person who inflicts damage or harm.
Memory Tip
Think of someone who causes harm or injury — that's what a damager does.
Visually Confused Words
redamage
rampager
endamage
dreamage
drammage