damns by association

A form of damn by association — To discredit or condemn (someone or something, such as a position) by attacking someone or something associated.

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Meanings

verb
  1. indicativepresentsingularthird personthird-person singular simple present indicative of damn by association
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damns by association. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 5, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/damns%20by%20association

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