Damaged and Destroyed

Damaged

Damaged adjective - Harmed or injured or spoiled.
Usage example: I won't buy damaged goods

Destroyed and damaged are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Destroyed" instead the word "Damaged" as an adjective or a verb.

Nearby Words: damage, damaging, damageable

Destroyed

Destroyed adjective - Spoiled or ruined or demolished.
Usage example: Alzheimer's is responsible for her destroyed mind

Damaged and destroyed are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Damaged" instead the word "Destroyed" as an adjective or a verb.

Nearby Words: destroy, destroyer, destroying
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