Doom

Pronunciation: /ˈduːm/

Doom (noun)

  1. a terrible event or end that cannot be avoided
  2. a decision or sentence, especially one that is severe or final

Examples

  • The villagers feared the prophecy of doom.
  • Ignoring the warnings led to their doom.

Common collocations: sealed doom, impending doom, meet doom, await doom, pronounce doom

Doom (verb)

  1. to make someone or something certain to fail or suffer

Examples

  • The decision could doom the project.
  • Ignoring the signs might doom the expedition.

Synonyms of Doom

Formal

Neutral

Informal

Antonyms of Doom

  • — in contexts of rescue or saving
  • — in contexts of success or thriving