Synonyms for

Damning

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

Definition

Damning means expressing strong disapproval or criticizing severely.

Synonyms & similar words

bless beshrew anathemise anathemize curse bedamn imprecate damnatory damn maledict condemning disapproving censuring blaming accusing reproaching rebuking reprimanding castigating vilifying slamming criticizing flaying denouncing attacking besmirching disparaging deprecating denigrating slandering

Synonyms by register

Formal

incriminating condemnatory convicting reproachful

Informal

nailing bustin' catching red-handed

Literary

condemning judging

Antonyms

acquitting clearing defending exonerating absolving vindicated

Common collocations

  • damning evidence
  • damning indictment
  • damning report
  • damning criticism
  • damning verdict
  • damning assessment
  • damning failure

Word family

noun damnation
verb damn
adverb damnably

Usage note

Often used to describe evidence or criticism that is so strong it leaves no room for doubt about guilt or fault. Connotes a strong sense of finality and condemnation.

Example sentences

  1. The newspaper published a damning report about the politician's corrupt practices.
  2. The teacher gave a damning review of the student's essay.
  3. The CEO's damning testimony led to the company's downfall.
  4. The book was full of damning evidence against the accused criminal.
  5. The judge's sentencing was a damning indictment of the defendant's actions.

Quotes

  • The only thing damning in this book are the facts.
  • A damning report on the state of the economy.
  • A damning indictment of the current state of education in America.

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