damning

adj, noun — 3 senses

damning

adj

/ˈdæmɪŋ/

Etymology From Middle English dampnynge; equivalent to damn + -ing.

1

Condemning.

damning evidence was clear for all to see
In terms of infrastructure, Frank says there has been better news in recent years, following a highly damning report prepared for the Friends of the Far North Line campaign group by consultant Tony Glazebrook [...].2021 November 3, Paul Stephen, “As far north as you can go... to Thurso”, in RAIL, number 943, page 48:

Derived terms: damningly, undamning

damning

noun

Etymology From Middle English dampnynge; equivalent to damn + -ing.

1

A condemnation.

This elicited damnings from pulpit and press, and insured a healthy run.2003, Richard Traubner, Operetta: A Theatrical History, page 338:

2

An act of swearing with the word "damn".

No man is believed a jot the more for all the asseverations, damnings, and swearings he makes.1693 (date written), D. F. [pseudonym; Daniel Defoe], An Essay upon Projects, London: […] R. R. for Tho[mas] Cockerill, […], published 1697, →OCLC:

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