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Definition of 'doom'

Noun

  1. an unpleasant or disastrous destiny; "everyone was aware of the approaching doom but was helpless to avoid it"; "that's unfortunate but it isn't the end of the world"
       Synonyms: doomsday day of reckoning end of the world

Verb

  1. decree or designate beforehand; "She was destined to become a great pianist"
       Synonyms: destine fate designate
  2. pronounce a sentence on (somebody) in a court of law; "He was condemned to ten years in prison"
       Synonyms: sentence condemn
  3. make certain of the failure or destruction of; "This decision will doom me to lose my position"


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