dam vs damn

Definitions

verb

1. obstruct with, or as if with, a dam

noun

1. a barrier constructed to contain the flow of water or to keep out the sea
2. female parent of an animal especially domestic livestock
3. a metric unit of length equal to ten meters

Examples

A damning indictment for a Paul Bartel film, Lust in the Dust is found guilty of being bland and lame.

The extended period of damage was probably brought on by the cool/wet growing conditions.

The Girl relucted a little, upon which he gave her 3 Guineas, and wished he might be damned if he did not have her in 3 months.

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Definitions

noun

1. something of little value

verb

1. wish harm upon; invoke evil upon

adverb

1. extremely

adjective

1. expletives used informally as intensifiers
2. used as expletives

Examples

A damning indictment for a Paul Bartel film, Lust in the Dust is found guilty of being bland and lame.

The Girl relucted a little, upon which he gave her 3 Guineas, and wished he might be damned if he did not have her in 3 months.

I feel unwanted feel like leaving spreading lies can't help but feel lonelily you've damned me to hell once twice and again you're supposed to be my parents not just another person that hates me dead - alive

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