NYT Dictionary

DAMN

/ˈdæm/
VerbAdjectiveAdverbInterjectionNounDAMNdamn · 1 syllableGrade 9

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2026

Meaning

To condemn.

Etymology

Origin: Middle English

From Middle English dampnen, from Old French damner, from Latin damnāre (“to condemn, inflict loss upon”), from damnum (“loss”).

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

convictdoomanathematizedemonizeexcoriatevilifycomminateexecrateimprecateban

Antonyms

bless

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 8 recorded puzzles:

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