damnation

[dam-ney-shuhn]

damnation Definition

• 1. the act of condemning someone to eternal punishment in hell
• 2. a state of being condemned to eternal punishment in hell
• 3. the act of expressing strong disapproval or criticism

Using damnation: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "damnation" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  The preacher warned his congregation of the dangers of damnation.

• Example

  She believed that her sins would lead to her damnation.

• Example

  The politician's speech was met with damnation from the opposing party.

damnation Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for damnation

• doom
• perdition
• hellfire
• condemnation
• eternal punishment

Antonyms for damnation

• salvation
• redemption

Phrases with damnation

• to be saved from damnation

  to be rescued from eternal punishment in hell

  Example

  He hoped that his good deeds would save him from damnation.

• to go to damnation

  to be condemned to eternal punishment in hell

  Example

  The villain in the story went to damnation for his evil deeds.

• to receive damnation

  to be strongly criticized or condemned for something

  Example

  The company received damnation from consumers for their unethical practices.

Origins of damnation

from Middle English 'dam', meaning 'to condemn', and Old French 'damnacion'

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Summary: damnation in Brief

'Damnation' [dam-ney-shuhn] refers to the act of condemning someone to eternal punishment in hell or a state of being condemned to eternal punishment in hell. It can also mean the act of expressing strong disapproval or criticism. Examples include 'The preacher warned his congregation of the dangers of damnation' and 'The politician's speech was met with damnation from the opposing party.'