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To criticize or condemn strongly
“It was the latest manifestation of our reflex to distrust authority, abuse our elites, and damn our leaders.”
To invoke or use a curse against
“And, as a parable, we should all be careful what we damn in public.”
To utter offensive words in anger or annoyance
“The two opposing groups began to damn and curse at each other.”
To consign or destine someone to a given fate, typically undesirable
To penalize someone for a punishable offense
To banish or exile somebody from a place
To a very large or great degree
“You're just too damn proud, Katy. And you know what they say about pride.”
To an absolute degree
“It's a damn shame that I never told him that I thought he was a hell of a nice guy.”
Used for emphasis, especially to express anger or frustration
Used to express strong dislike of or anger at someone or something
The smallest amount, part or particle imaginable
“Giorgio's opinion about ancient aliens isn't worth a damn to me.”
Used to express a strong or intense emotion
“Damn! I wish I had done some things differently.”
An expression of disappointment or sympathy
Expression of terror, awe, surprise, shock, etc.
An expletive expressing strong frustration or anger
An expression of sorrow or distress
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