Pronunciation: /ˈdæmɪŋ/

Definitions of damning

verb present participle of the verb 'damn'

Example Sentences

A1 The teacher's disapproving look was quite damning.

A2 The evidence presented in court was damning.

B1 The report's findings were damning for the company's reputation.

B2 The leaked emails were damning evidence of corruption.

C1 The damning testimony of the witness sealed the defendant's fate.

C2 The scandalous revelations were damning for the politician's career.

adjective serving to condemn or criticize harshly

Example Sentences

A1 The teacher gave a damning report on the student's behavior.

A2 The evidence presented in court was damning against the defendant.

B1 The investigation revealed damning information about the company's practices.

B2 The journalist wrote a damning article exposing corruption within the government.

C1 The documentary presented damning proof of environmental destruction caused by the industry.

C2 The report contained damning accusations of fraud against the CEO.

Examples of damning in a Sentence

formal The evidence presented in court was damning against the defendant.

informal The teacher's comments on my essay were pretty damning.

slang The reviews for that new restaurant were absolutely damning.

figurative His silence on the matter was more damning than any words could have been.

Grammatical Forms of damning

past tense

damned

plural

damnings

comparative

more damning

superlative

most damning

present tense

damns

future tense

will damn

perfect tense

have damned

continuous tense

is damning

singular

damning

positive degree

damning

infinitive

to damn

gerund

damning

participle

damning

Origin and Evolution of damning

First Known Use: 1250 year
Language of Origin: Middle English
Story behind the word: The word 'damning' originated from Middle English, derived from the Old French word 'damner' meaning 'to condemn'.
Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'damning' has retained its original meaning of condemning or criticizing severely, but has also come to be used in a broader sense to indicate something that provides strong evidence against a person or idea.