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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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2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishDOOM | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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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 is death, destruction, the end of the world, the big goodbye. It can also be a verb — if a man twirling a mustache ties you to the railroad tracks, he dooms you to certain death! Doctor Doom is a comic book villain you do not want to mess with. He’s the doctor of death!

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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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   Define doom. doom synonyms, doom pronunciation, doom translation, English dictionary definition of doom. n. 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....

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

8. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › learner-englishDOOM | meaning - Cambridge Learner's Dictionary

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

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

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    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. Similar definitions.