“doom”

Definitions

• noun

  an unpleasant or disastrous destiny

  Synonyms: doomsday, day of reckoning, end of the world, friday, z, abuse, action, afflict, aggrieve, anathematize, anathematizing, annihilation

  • Example:“Everyone was aware of the approaching doom but was helpless to avoid it.”
  • Example:“That's unfortunate but it isn't the end of the world.”

• verb

  decree or designate beforehand

  Synonyms: destine, fate, designate

  • Example:“She was destined to become a great pianist.”

• verb

  pronounce a sentence on (somebody) in a court of law

  Synonyms: sentence, condemn

  • Example:“He was condemned to ten years in prison.”

• verb

  make certain of the failure or destruction of

  • Example:“This decision will doom me to lose my position.”