damnation
/dæmˈneɪʃən/
noun
- The state of being condemned to eternal punishment in hell, especially in religious contexts.
- In some beliefs, salvation is the only escape from damnation.
- The preacher warned the congregation about the dangers of damnation.
- Many ancient texts speak of the soul's damnation after death.
- Strong condemnation or criticism of something as very bad or evil.
- The report offered a harsh damnation of the company's safety record.
- The editorial was a full damnation of the government's policies.
- His speech was a damnation of the corruption he saw in the industry.
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interjection
- An exclamation expressing anger, frustration, or annoyance.
- Oh, damnation! The cake burned in the oven.
- Damnation! That was the last train.
- Damnation! I forgot my keys again.