👉 Predamaging is a term used in linguistics to describe a phenomenon where words are chosen or crafted to be offensive, discriminatory, or derogatory. In other words, it refers to the deliberate use of language that perpetuates and reinforces biases and stereotypes. Predamaging can take many forms, including using profanity, slurs, and racial slurs, as well as making assumptions based on race, gender, or other factors.
