redamage

/rɛˈdæmɪdʒ/ RE-dam-ij

Definitions

1. verb

to cause damage to something that has already been damaged or to make something worse

“The fire started to redamage the already damaged building, making it harder to put out the flames.”

2. noun

the act of causing damage to something that has already been damaged or the state of something being made worse

“The redamage to the building from the previous fire made it a safety hazard for the construction workers.”

Synonyms

  • aggravate
  • compound damage
  • further damage

Antonyms

  • mend
  • repair