damning
Upper-Intermediate (B2)
IPA: /ˈdæmɪŋ/
KK: /ˈdæmɪŋ/
adjective
Definition
Causing someone or something to be strongly criticized or condemned.
Example
The report contained damning evidence against the accused.
Conversation
Did you read that article about the politician's damning evidence?
Yeah, it was shocking how they could get away with so much.
I know, right? It really makes you think about trust in politics.
Absolutely! Those kinds of revelations are just damning for anyone involved.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
condemning
accusatory
critical
Antonyms
praising
defending
supportive
verb
Definition
To express strong disapproval or condemnation of someone or something.
Example
The report was damning, revealing serious flaws in the company's practices.
Tense Forms
Past: damned
Past Participle: damned
Conversation
Did you hear the news about the report?
Yeah, I heard it's pretty damning for the company.
I can't believe how they handled everything.
Root Explanation
Damning is formed from "damnare" (meaning to condemn) in Latin, combined with the suffix "-ing" (indicating the action or process of). The word "damning" refers to the act of condemning or denouncing someone or something.
Memory Tip
Think of the Latin word "damnare" which means to condemn, and remember that "damning" refers to the action of condemning.
Visually Confused Words
dawning
darning
dancing
damping
dramming
daunting
dangling
dandling