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as in ruling
a decision made by a court or tribunal regarding a case it has heard
the judge solemnly pronounced his doom before a hushed courtroom
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as in destiny
a state or end that seemingly has been decided beforehand
it was her doom to be haunted by the memory of that terrible day
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as in to destine
to determine the fate of in advance
the actor felt that he was doomed to be forever remembered for that one terrible performance
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How is the word doom distinct from other similar nouns?
Some common synonyms of doom are destiny, fate, lot, and portion. While all these words mean "a predetermined state or end," doom distinctly implies a grim or calamitous fate.
if the rebellion fails, his doom is certain
When is destiny a more appropriate choice than doom?
The words destiny and doom can be used in similar contexts, but destiny implies something foreordained and often suggests a great or noble course or end.
the country's destiny to be a model of liberty to the world
When would fate be a good substitute for doom?
While in some cases nearly identical to doom, fate implies an inevitable and usually an adverse outcome.
the fate of the submarine is unknown
How are the words lot and portion related as synonyms of doom?
Both lot and portion imply a distribution by fate or destiny, lot suggesting blind chance.
it was her lot to die childless
In what contexts can portion take the place of doom?
Although the words portion and doom have much in common, portion implies the apportioning of good and evil.
remorse was his daily portion
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“Doom.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/doom. Accessed 9 Dec. 2022.
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