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D — Dab to Dark (Part 3 of 6)

Damages, n. pl. Indemnity, satisfaction, fine, forfeiture.

Damask-plum, n. Damson.

Dame, n. Mistress, matron, lady, madam.

Damn, v. a.

    1. Condemn, judge to be guilty.
    2. (Theol.) Doom to perdition, doom to eternal punishment, punish eternally.
    3. Condemn, doom, put down, ruin, kill (all in a metaphorical sense, as applied to a play, writing, or cause).

Damnable, a. Odious, detestable, execrable, hateful, abominable, outrageous, atrocious, cursed, accursed.

Damnatory, a. Condemnatory.

Damp, n.

    1. Moisture, vapor, fog, dampness dank.
    2. Noxious exhalation, choke-damp or firedamp.
    3. Depression, dejection, chill.

Damp, a. Moist, humid, dank, wet.

Damp, v. a.

    1. Moisten, dampen.
    2. Check, repress, restrain, moderate, allay, abate.
    3. Chill, cool, deaden, depress, deject.

Dampen, v. a. Moisten, damp.

Damper, n.

    1. Check, hindrance, obstacle, impediment, lion in the way.
    2. Discouragement, depression, depressing influence, damp, wet blanket, cold water.