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   doom

   /duːm/

   noun

   • 1. death, destruction, or some other terrible fate: "the aircraft was sent crashing to its doom in the water" Similar destructiondownfallgrim/terrible fateruinruinationrack and ruincatastrophedisasterextinctionannihilationdeathendterminationrare:quietus
   • ▪ (in Christian belief) the Last Judgement: "a day like that of the last doom"

   verb

   • 1. condemn to certain death or destruction: "fuel was spilling out of the damaged wing and the aircraft was doomed"
   • ▪ cause to have an unfortunate and inescapable outcome: "her plan was doomed to failure"

   Word Origin Old Englishdōm ‘statute, judgement’, of Germanic origin, from a base meaning ‘to put in place’; related to do1.

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   DOOM definition: 1. death, destruction, or any very bad situation that cannot be avoided: 2. to make someone or…. Learn more.

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   The meaning of DOOM is a law or ordinance especially in Anglo-Saxon England. How to use doom in a sentence. Synonym Discussion of Doom.

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   Doom definition: fate or destiny, especially adverse fate; unavoidable ill fortune. See examples of DOOM used in a sentence.

5. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishDOOM definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   1. uncountable noun. Doom is a terrible future state or event which you cannot prevent. ...his warnings of impending doom. ...a wicked mermaid who lured sailors to their doom. Synonyms: destruction, ruin, catastrophe, death More Synonyms of doom. 2. uncountable noun.

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   1. Inevitable destruction or ruin: a tyrant who finally met his doom. 2. A decision or judgment, especially an official condemnation to a severe penalty. 3. Judgment Day. 4. A statute or ordinance, especially one in force in Anglo-Saxon England. tr.v. doomed, doom·ing, dooms. 1. To condemn to ruination or death. 2.

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   Definition of doom noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

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   DOOM definition: 1. death, destruction, and other unpleasant events that cannot be avoided: 2. unhappiness and…. Learn more.

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   Dictionary Meanings. Doom Definition. do͝om. doomed, dooms. Meanings. Synonyms. Sentences. Definition Source. Word Forms. Origin. Noun. Verb. Pronoun. Filter. noun. dooms. A statute; decree. Webster's New World. A judgment; esp., a sentence of condemnation. Webster's New World. Similar definitions. Tragic fate; ruin or death. Webster's New World.

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    noun. an unpleasant or disastrous destiny. “everyone was aware of the approaching doom but was helpless to avoid it” synonyms: day of reckoning, doomsday, end of the world. see more see less. verb. make certain of the failure or destruction of. “This decision will doom me to lose my position” see more see less. verb. decree or designate beforehand.

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    doom meaning, definition, what is doom: to make someone or something certain to ...: Learn more.