DAMNATION
damnation
(noun) the act of damning
damnation, eternal damnation
(noun) the state of being condemned to eternal punishment in Hell
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Noun
damnation (countable and uncountable, plural damnations)
The state of being damned; condemnation; openly expressed disapprobation.
(religion) Condemnation to everlasting punishment in the future state, or the punishment itself.
Synonyms
• (euphemistic): tarnation
Antonyms
• (in religion): salvation
Source: Wiktionary
Dam*na"tion, n. Etym: [F. damnation, L. damnatio, fr. damnare. See
Damn.]
1. The state of being damned; condemnation; openly expressed
disapprobation.
2. (Theol.)
Definition: Condemnation to everlasting punishment in the future state, or
the punishment itself.
How can ye escape the damnation of hell Matt. xxiii. 33.
Wickedness is sin, and sin is damnation. Shak.
3. A sin daserving of everlasting punishment. [R.]
The deep damnation of his taking-off. Shak.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition