COLLATERAL DAMAGE
(noun)Definitions
There is 1 meaning of the phrase
Collateral Damage.
Collateral Damage - as a noun
(euphemism) inadvertent casualties and destruction inflicted on civilians in the course of military operations
Example Sentences
"The bombing resulted in numerous deaths and widespread collateral damage."
"The military operation was intended to minimize collateral damage."
"The attack on the enemy base caused significant collateral damage to nearby civilian infrastructure."
"During the war, many innocent civilians became victims of collateral damage."
"The government expressed deep regret for the collateral damage caused by the airstrikes."