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English noun: doom

1. doom (event) an unpleasant or disastrous destiny


SamplesEveryone was aware of the approaching doom but was helpless to avoid it.
That's unfortunate but it isn't the end of the world.


Synonymsday of reckoning, doomsday, end of the world


Broader (hypernym)destiny, fate


English verb: doom

1. doom (communication) decree or designate beforehand


SamplesShe was destined to become a great pianist.


Synonymsdesignate, destine, fate


Pattern of useSomebody ----s somebody to INFINITIVE


Broader (hypernym)ordain

2. doom (communication) pronounce a sentence on (somebody) in a court of law


SamplesHe was condemned to ten years in prison.


Synonymscondemn, sentence


Pattern of useSomebody ----s somebody.
Somebody ----s somebody to INFINITIVE


Broader (hypernym)declare


Narrower (hyponym)foredoom, reprobate


Entailconvict


Domain categoryjurisprudence, law

3. doom (communication) make certain of the failure or destruction of


SamplesThis decision will doom me to lose my position.


Pattern of useSomebody ----s something.
Something ----s something


Broader (hypernym)assure, ensure, guarantee, insure, secure









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