doom
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noun \ˈdüm\Definition of DOOM
1
: a law or ordinance especially in Anglo-Saxon England
2
a : judgment, decision; especially : a judicial condemnation or sentence b (1) : judgment 3a (2) : judgment day 1
See Examples of DOOM
- The papers are filled with stories of gloom and doom.
- the story of a mysterious creature who lures travelers to their doom
Origin of DOOM
Middle English, from Old English dōm; akin to Old High German tuom condition, state, Old English dōn to do
First Known Use: before 12th century
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2doom
transitive verbDefinition of DOOM
1
: to give judgment against : condemn
2
a : to fix the fate of : destine <felt he was doomed to a life of loneliness> b : to make certain the failure or destruction of <the scandal doomed her chances for election>
Examples of DOOM
- A criminal record will doom your chances of becoming a politician.
- <had always felt that he was doomed to remain single forever>
First Known Use of DOOM
15th century
Related to DOOM
- Synonyms
- destine, fate, foredoom, foreordain, ordain, predestine, predetermine, preordain
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