adj
damning
DA-mihng
adj
1
Strongly suggesting guilt or wrongdoing; hard to explain away.
"The email was damning evidence that he had lied to investors."
"Her damning testimony sealed the verdict."
noun
1
A strong condemnation or criticism of something.
"The report was a damning of the company's safety record."
How to Use Damning
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishDescribes evidence or facts so bad they make someone look clearly guilty.
Common pairings
damning evidence
damning report
damning indictment
Word Forms
more damning comparative, damnings plural, most damning superlative
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Etymology
From Middle English dampnynge, formed from damn plus the -ing ending.