Meaning of the word doom in English

What does doom mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

doom

US /duːm/
UK /duːm/
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Noun

1.

an unhappy or terrible future; a person's or thing's inevitable destiny

Example:
The ancient prophecy spoke of a terrible doom for the kingdom.
He faced his doom with courage.

Verb

1.

to condemn (someone or something) to a terrible fate

Example:
The court decided to doom him to life imprisonment.
The bad weather seemed to doom their plans for a picnic.
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