damnation

CEFRB2

/dæmˈneɪʃən/

noun

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In plain English

  1. 01

    noun

    Punishment in hell, according to some religious beliefs.

  2. 02

    noun

    Extra detail

    Condemnation to everlasting punishment in the future state, or the punishment itself.

Examples

  • It isn't possible to determine if there's either salvation or damnation.

  • The damnation doesn't want to let us!

At a glance

Sits at B2 on the CEFR scale

Senses
4
Parts of speech
1
Citations
1
Synonyms
5

Deep Dive

noun

Extra meanings

  1. Expressing annoyance or disappointment; damn; dammit.

  2. The state of being damned; condemnation; openly expressed disapprobation.

More examples

In context

  • Oh damnation! The window doesn't shut!

  • "Damnation!" he yelled, spinning round. "He's shot the box out of my hand!"

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The preacher warned of eternal blank for the unrepentant sinners.

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Origin

noun

From Middle English dampnacioun, from Old French dampnacion, from Latin damnatio.