A reference to something which is too bad to be corrected or restored: Oil spills have been doing irreparable damage to coastal bays and beaches, especially with the killing of millions of fish in the waters.

The football coach did irreparable harm to his reputation and career when it was discovered that he had been depositing millions of dollars in Swiss banks in order to avoid paying taxes.

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