tarn- root words — words with the tarn- root

The root tarn- comes from Latin damnare, meaning to condemn (euphemism for damnation). 2 words in Dendril are built from it, including goddamn, tarnation. Dendril shows them on a free interactive word map — no signup, no ads.

Words that use the tarn- root

Explore words with tarn- — words containing the tarn- root and sharing its sense of "to condemn (euphemism for damnation)". Examples include goddamn, tarnation. Click any word to see its own roots, definition, and related words.

What does tarn- mean?

The tarn- root means to condemn (euphemism for damnation), from Latin damnare. Recognizing it helps you decode and remember the many English words built on this root.