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damning

American

[dam-ing, dam-ning] / ˈdæm ɪŋ, ˈdæm nɪŋ /

adjective

causing incrimination.

damning evidence.

Other Word Forms

damningly adverb
damningness noun
self-damning adjective

Etymology

Origin of damning

First recorded in 1590–1600; damn + -ing ²

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