# noun. - physical harm caused to something in such a way as to impair its value, usefulness, or normal function. * bombing caused extensive damage to the town - a sum of money claimed or awarded in compensation for a loss or an injury. * she was awarded $284,000 in damages
# verb. - inflict physical harm on (something) so as to impair its value, usefulness, or normal function. * the car was badly damaged in the accident