spell doom
Definition of spell doom
: to lead to the failure or end of something The poor economy spelled doom for many small businesses.
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: to name the letters of in order
: to write or print the letters of in order
: to write or print the letters of in a particular way
: a spoken word or form of words held to have magic power
: a state of enchantment
: a strong compelling influence or attraction
: to put under a spell
: a shift of workers
: one's turn at work
: a period spent in a job or occupation
: to take the place of for a time : relieve
: rest
: to work in turns
: a law or ordinance especially in Anglo-Saxon England
: judgment, decision
: a judicial condemnation or sentence
: to give judgment against : condemn
: to fix the fate of : destine
: to make certain the failure or destruction of
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