damnation
/dæmˈneɪʃən/
NOUN
1. Condemnation to eternal punishment
The state of being condemned by divine judgment to everlasting punishment, or the punishment itself, traditionally associated with hell or the loss of salvation.
1.1. Religious and theological punishment
Refers to the spiritual state of being condemned by God to eternal punishment because of sin or rejection of divine authority.
Synonyms
- doom
- hell
- perdition
Antonyms
- absolution
- benediction
- benison
- blessing
- forgiveness
- redemption
- remission
Examples
- The preacher warned of eternal damnation for those who strayed from the righteous path.
- The cult leader manipulated followers with the fear of divine damnation.
- The condemned man faced the courtroom with a resigned acceptance of his impending damnation.
Related Words
1.2. A state of spiritual ruin or torment
Describes the condition of being spiritually lost, condemned, or subjected to unending suffering, often portrayed through imagery of hell and the underworld.
Synonyms
- doom
- hell
- perdition
- suffering
- torment
Antonyms
Examples
- In the dark alley, whispers of impending damnation filled the air.
- As the storm raged on, the villagers feared it was a sign of impending damnation.
Related Words
- abyss
- abysm
- agony
- anguish
- bottomless pit
- infernal regions
- limbo
- misery
- netherworld
- purgatory
- ruin
- torture
- wretchedness
NOUN
2. Strong condemnation or disapproval
The act or state of condemning someone or something, especially through openly expressed disapproval, censure, or denunciation.
2.1. Public or moral condemnation
Refers to strong expressions of disapproval or judgment directed at a person, action, belief, or situation considered wrong or unacceptable.
Synonyms
- censure
- condemnation
- criticism
- denouncement
- denunciation
- execration
- reprobation
- reproof
Antonyms
- condonation
- disregard
- forgiveness
- overlooking
Examples
- The public response amounted to a widespread damnation of the official's dishonest conduct.
- The proposal met with damnation from critics who considered it deeply unethical.
Related Words
- accusation
- admonishment
- admonition
- animadversion
- blame
- castigation
- chastisement
- disapprobation
- disapproval
- disfavor
- disparagement
- excoriation
- invective
- objurgation
- rebuke
- reprimand
- reproach
- stricture
- upbraiding
2.2. Punishment and retribution for wrongdoing
Describes a penalty or consequence imposed on someone as a response to misconduct, wrongdoing, or a perceived offense.
Synonyms
- castigation
- chastisement
- comeuppance
- discipline
- penalty
- punishment
- reprisal
- retribution
- revenge
- vengeance
- wrath
Antonyms
- absolution
- condonation
- forgiveness
- remission
Examples
- The community viewed the severe penalty as a form of damnation for his repeated offenses.
- The novel portrays the character's downfall as the damnation he brought upon himself.
Related Words
- correction
- nemesis
- retribution
- retaliation
- suffering
- torment
- reprisal
- sentence
- chastisement
- comeuppance