brimstone
/ˈbrɪmˌstoʊn/
noun
- An old word for sulfur, often used in religious or literary contexts to describe hellfire or punishment.
- The preacher warned of fire and brimstone for sinners.
- In ancient times, brimstone was used in medicine and warfare.
- The volcano smelled strongly of brimstone and ash.
- Something that causes great fear or punishment, often in a religious sense.
- His speech was full of brimstone and damnation.
- The old painting showed angels casting brimstone upon the wicked.
- She avoided the topic of brimstone in her Sunday school lesson.
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