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Word: Damn
Speech Type: Verb
Middle English: from Old French dam(p)ner, from Latin dam(p)nare ‘inflict loss on’, from damnum ‘loss, damage’
dam
(in Christian belief) be condemned by God to suffer eternal punishment in hell
Short Definition:be condemned by god to suffer in hell
Examples:- be forever damned with Lucifer
criticize strongly
Short Definition:criticize strongly
Examples:- the book damns her husband
Word: Damn
Speech Type: Interjection
dam
expressing anger or frustration
Short Definition:exclamation of anger or frustration
Examples:- Damn! I completely forgot!
Word: Damn
Speech Type: Adjective
dam
used to emphasize or express anger or frustration with someone or something
Short Definition:expressing anger or frustration
Examples:- turn that damn thing off!
Word: Damn
Speech Type: Adverb
dam
used for emphasis or to express anger or frustration
Short Definition:expressing anger or frustration
Examples:- don't be so damn silly!
Word: Damn
Speech Type: Other
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