Damnable
adjective
Deserving strong hatred or criticism.
He was held responsible for the damnable atrocities committed during the war.

Often appears as...
- damnable deed
- damnable lies
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Disapproving
adjective
Used to express frustration or annoyance.
This damnable weather has ruined our picnic plans.

Often appears as...
- damnable luck
- damnable inconvenience
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Disapproving
adjective
Relating to something regarded as a mortal sin.
In some religious beliefs, theft is a damnable sin.

Often appears as...
- damnable sin
- damnable act
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Disapproving
Religious
adjective
Deserving strong hatred or criticism.
He was held responsible for the damnable atrocities committed during the war.

Often appears as...
- damnable deed
- damnable lies
Usage tips
Disapproving
adjective
Used to express frustration or annoyance.
This damnable weather has ruined our picnic plans.

Often appears as...
- damnable luck
- damnable inconvenience
Usage tips
Disapproving
adjective
Relating to something regarded as a mortal sin.
In some religious beliefs, theft is a damnable sin.

Often appears as...
- damnable sin
- damnable act
Usage tips
Disapproving
Religious
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Strong Condemnation
Use 'damnable' to express that something is incredibly wrong or unethical.

Their damnable disregard for the rules put everyone at risk.
Social Disapproval
'Damnable' suggests that others will likely disapprove of the act or behavior.

Spreading damnable false accusations will ruin your reputation.
Strong Emphasis
Adding 'damnable' lends strong emphasis to the criticism being expressed.

He was known for imposing damnable conditions on his tenants.
Strong Condemnation
Use 'damnable' to express that something is incredibly wrong or unethical.

Their damnable disregard for the rules put everyone at risk.
Social Disapproval
'Damnable' suggests that others will likely disapprove of the act or behavior.

Spreading damnable false accusations will ruin your reputation.
Strong Emphasis
Adding 'damnable' lends strong emphasis to the criticism being expressed.

He was known for imposing damnable conditions on his tenants.
Strong Condemnation
Use 'damnable' to express that something is incredibly wrong or unethical.

Their damnable disregard for the rules put everyone at risk.
Social Disapproval
'Damnable' suggests that others will likely disapprove of the act or behavior.

Spreading damnable false accusations will ruin your reputation.
Strong Emphasis
Adding 'damnable' lends strong emphasis to the criticism being expressed.

He was known for imposing damnable conditions on his tenants.
Quote examples
Ginger Rogers
American Actress
You know, there's nothing damnable about being a strong woman. The world needs strong women. There are a lot of strong women you do not see who are guiding, helping, mothering strong men. They want to remain unseen. It's kind of nice to be able to play a strong woman who is seen.

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Billy Sunday
American Clergyman
I have been, and will go on, fighting that damnable, dirty, rotten business with all the power at my command.

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Philip Stanhope, 4th Earl of Chesterfield
British Statesman
Sex: the pleasure is momentary, the position ridiculous, and the expense damnable.

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Ginger Rogers
American Actress
You know, there's nothing damnable about being a strong woman. The world needs strong women. There are a lot of strong women you do not see who are guiding, helping, mothering strong men. They want to remain unseen. It's kind of nice to be able to play a strong woman who is seen.

Quote examples
Billy Sunday
American Clergyman
I have been, and will go on, fighting that damnable, dirty, rotten business with all the power at my command.

Quote examples
Philip Stanhope, 4th Earl of Chesterfield
British Statesman
Sex: the pleasure is momentary, the position ridiculous, and the expense damnable.

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