damages
Pronunciation:
/ˈdæmɪdʒɪz/verb
Definitions
To impair the soundness, goodness, or value of; to harm or cause destruction.
Example: Be careful not to damage any of the fragile items while unpacking them.
To undergo damage.
noun
Definitions
The money paid or awarded to a claimant (in England), a pursuer (in Scotland) or a plaintiff (in the US) in a civil action as compensation for a loss suffered by the same.