English / word

irreversible damage

noun C1

MEANING IN ENGLISH

Severe harm or destruction that cannot be undone, cured, or repaired.

In context

Climate change causes irreversible damage to ecosystems.

Smoking causes severe and irreversible damage to the lungs.

Synonyms

permanent harm,irreparable damage,incurable loss

Antonyms

reversible damage,temporary harm,reparable loss

Collocations

cause irreversible damage,suffer irreversible damage,prevent irreversible damage