Meaning & Definition of word "Damnation"
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Damnation
/dæmˈneɪʃən/
noun:
- 1. The act of condemning someone to eternal punishment, especially in a religious context.
- Example: The preacher spoke passionately about the damnation awaiting sinners in the afterlife.
- 2. A cause of great suffering or misery.
- Example: The damnation of war left the country in ruins and sorrow.
Etymology
Middle English, from Latin damnatio, from damnare
Common Phrases and Expressions
damnation to hell:
A phrase indicating extreme condemnation or an explicit end to someone in punishment.
the damned:
Refers to those condemned to hell or eternal punishment.
Related Words
damn:
To declare something or someone to be condemned.
damnable:
Deserving to be condemned.
Slang Meanings of damnation
Meaning: A term used to express extreme frustration or anger.
Example Sentence: This traffic is pure damnation!
Meaning: Referring to a situation that is extremely bad or disastrous.
Example Sentence: This project has turned into a damnation.