Doom

Quick meaning: Doom is a noun meaning Destiny, especially terrible.

Meaning

Destiny, especially terrible.

More Meanings

1. An undesirable fate; an impending severe occurrence or danger that seems inevitable.
2. Dread; a feeling of danger, impending danger, darkness, or despair.
3. (countable, obsolete) A law.
4. (countable, obsolete) A judgment or decision.
5. (countable, obsolete) A sentence or penalty for illegal behaviour.
6. (sometimes capitalized) The Last Judgment; or, an artistic representation thereof.

Example Sentences

"When should I expect him?" Roy said, resigned to his doom.

This, for the night; by day, the web and loom, / And homely houſhold-taſk, ſhall be her doom,

Chung was the first of its four picks in Round 2. His arrival might spell doom for Rodney Harrison.

"After he takes the throne, you will be arrested." / "You lie like your master, Carfax. Your doom is sealed."

Word Forms

• dooms
• dooming
• doomed

Synonyms for doom

Depending on context, synonyms include lot, orlay, chance, destin, destiny, fatality.

Antonyms for doom

Common opposites include fortune.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include condemn, doomsday, fate, sentence, designate, misery.

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