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



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