Damnation: meaning, definitions and examples

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damnation

 

[ dรฆmหˆneษชสƒษ™n ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

eternal punishment

The state of being condemned to eternal punishment in hell.

Synonyms

condemnation, doom, perdition.

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Word Description / Examples
damnation

Damnation is commonly used in a religious context to describe the eternal punishment and suffering of a soul condemned to hell. It can also be used more generally to express extreme disapproval or curse.

  • She feared damnation for her sins
  • The preacher spoke about eternal damnation
condemnation

Condemnation is often used in both legal and moral contexts to indicate strong disapproval, judgment, or a declaration that someone is wrong or guilty. It's typically more formal and less severe than 'damnation'.

  • The court's condemnation of the criminal was stern
  • Her actions received widespread condemnation
doom

Doom refers to an inevitable, often tragic, fate or destiny. It is used in both literal and metaphorical contexts to denote something that will end badly. The word carries a sense of certainty and sometimes an ominous tone.

  • The city was saved from doom by the hero
  • Facing certain doom, they chose to fight back
perdition

Perdition is another word used in religious contexts, similar to 'damnation', specifically describing a state of eternal punishment and ruin in hell. It is a more archaic term and less commonly used in modern language.

  • His soul was destined for perdition
  • The priest warned of the perils of perdition

Examples of usage

  • He feared the damnation of his soul.
  • The preacher warned of the consequences of damnation.
Context #2 | Noun

strong condemnation

The action of expressing strong disapproval or condemnation.

Synonyms

censure, condemnation, denunciation.

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damnation

Used in a religious or highly emotional context to refer to the state of being condemned to eternal punishment.

  • He feared damnation for his sins.
  • The preacher spoke about the damnation of souls.
condemnation

Used to express strong disapproval or punishment, general in nature and applicable in various situations, both formal and informal.

  • The organization's actions faced widespread condemnation.
  • He received condemnation from the community for his actions.
denunciation

Used to publicly accuse or criticize someone or something, often in a formal or dramatic manner.

  • There was an official denunciation of the corrupt practices within the government.
  • Her denunciation of the company's policies caused quite a stir.
censure

Used in formal or official situations to express strong disapproval, often by a person in authority or a committee.

  • The senator faced censure from his colleagues for his inappropriate behavior.
  • The board voted to censure the CEO for the company's financial losses.

Examples of usage

  • The film received damnation from critics.
  • She faced the damnation of public opinion.

Translations

Translations of the word "damnation" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น condenaรงรฃo

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค…เคญเคฟเคถเคพเคช

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Verdammnis

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ kutukan

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฟั€ะพะบะปัั‚ั‚ั

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ potฤ™pienie

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅ‘ชใ„ (noroi)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท damnation

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ condenaciรณn

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท lanet

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ €์ฃผ (jeoju)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู„ุนู†ุฉ (la'na)

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ zatracenรญ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ zatratenie

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ่ฏ…ๅ’’ (zว”zhรฒu)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ prekletstvo

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ fordรฆming

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ า›ะฐั€า“ั‹ั

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒฌแƒงแƒ”แƒ•แƒšแƒ (ts'vela)

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ lษ™nษ™t

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ condenaciรณn

Etymology

The word 'damnation' originated from the Latin word 'damnatio', which means condemnation or sentence. In religious contexts, damnation refers to the state of being condemned to eternal punishment in hell. The concept has been prevalent in various religious beliefs and has been used to instill fear or warn against sinful actions.

See also: dam, dame, damn.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #18,572, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.