Synonyms for

Damages

Verb / ˈdæmʌdʒʌz / / ˈdæmɪdʒɪz / Another word for damages — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

the amount of money claimed or awarded in compensation for a loss or injury

Synonyms & similar words

amends harm legalinjury redress equipmentcasualty wrong indemnity hurt restitution scathe price indemnification terms damage impairment compensation reparation indemnification recompense redress remuneration settlement award payment amends restitution

Synonyms by register

Formal

harm detriment impairment prejudice

Informal

mess wreckage ruin destruction

Literary

ravage desolation blight

Antonyms

benefits gains improvements assets advantages profits rewards

Common collocations

  • physical damages
  • property damages
  • emotional damages
  • punitive damages
  • compensatory damages
  • suffered damages
  • prevent damages
  • assess damages

Word family

noun damage
verb damage
adjective damaged

Usage note

Often used in legal contexts to refer to monetary compensation for loss or injury. Can also refer to physical harm or impairment.

Example sentences

  1. The car accident caused a lot of damages to the other driver's car.
  2. The company will have to pay damages to the customer for the defective product.
  3. The court awarded damages to the plaintiff for the emotional distress.
  4. The landlord charged damages to the tenant for the broken window.
  5. The insurance company covered the damages caused by the flood.

Quotes

  • The damages arising out of the breach of an obligation which is not performed are the value of the performance promised.
  • The law of torts is a product of centuries of growth, and it owes its development to the wisdom of successive generations of judges.
  • Punitive damages have long been a feature of American law, but were rarely awarded in Britain.

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