Damnation is a noun with two related religious senses. Most often, it refers to being condemneddeclared deserving of punishment, especially after judgment to eternallasting forever; never ending punishmentpain, penalty, or suffering given for a wrong action in Hell. It can also mean the act of condemning someone or something to that fate.
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Pronunciation
AI-generated pronunciation audio (OpenAI).
Accent: General American English
IPA: /ˌdæmˈneɪʃən/
Easy pronunciation: dam-nay-SHUHN (approximate spelling).
Stress: Primary stress is on the second syllable.
Refers to the religious sense: being condemned to eternal punishment in Hell.
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Damnation Meaning
being doomed to hell and eternal punishment
Part of speech: noun
Definition: the state of being condemned to eternal punishment in Hell
Example: He spoke about salvation as the opposite of damnation.
Synonyms for this meaning:
- eternal damnation — Direct match for the religious sense of being condemned forever.
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Other Meanings of Damnation
Meaning 2
the act of condemning someone to damnation
Part of speech: noun
Definition: the act of damning
Example: The sermon focused on judgment and damnation.
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Damnation Synonyms
Similar Meaning
- eternal damnation
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Common Mistakes
- Do not use damnation as if it simply means 'criticism' or 'disapproval' in standard dictionary usage.
- Do not confuse damnation with damnable, which is an adjective.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does damnation mean?
Damnation usually means being condemned to eternal punishment in Hell. It can also mean the act of damning or condemning someone to that fate.
What is a simple definition of damnation?
A simple definition is being doomed to Hell forever.
What are synonyms of damnation?
The main synonym supported by the source data is eternal damnation, which matches the religious sense.
Is damnation always religious?
In standard dictionary usage, yes. It is mainly a religious word connected with eternal punishment or condemnation.
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