Meaning of the word damnation in English

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damnation

US /dæmˈneɪ.ʃən/
UK /dæmˈneɪ.ʃən/

Noun

1.

condemnation to eternal punishment in hell

Example:
The preacher warned of eternal damnation for sinners.
He feared damnation for his past sins.
2.

used as an exclamation of anger or frustration

Example:
Oh, damnation! I forgot my wallet.
To damnation with this broken machine!