Definition of doom - Reverso English Dictionary
Verb
1.
failuremake certain of failure or destruction
- His lack of preparation doomed the project.
2.
fatecondemn to a negative fate or outcome
- The prophecy doomed the kingdom to fall.
Noun
1.
fateterrible fate that cannot be avoided
- The hero met his doom in the final battle.
2.
conflictdeath or a terrible fate
- The shipwreck spelled doom for all aboard.
3.
emotionRare feeling that something bad will happenRare
- She was filled with a sense of doom.
Expressions with doom
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cause inevitable destruction or ruin
The new policy could spell doom for small businesses.
self-reinforcing cycle leading to negative outcomes
The company's poor management created a doom loop of failures.
feeling or state of pessimism and despondency
The news report spread doom and gloom about the economic outlook.
feeling of pessimism and negativity
The news was filled with gloom and doom.
someone who predicts bad events
The news anchor was called a merchant of doom for his negative forecasts.
person predicting disaster or misfortune
The economist was labeled a prophet of doom for his bleak forecasts.
feeling of impending disaster or misfortune
The room had an air of doom after the announcement.
sign indicating something bad will happen
The sudden drop in stock prices was a herald of doom for investors.
die or face a disastrous end
The hero met his doom in the final battle.
sign that something bad will happen
The sudden drop in temperature was a harbinger of doom for the crops.
sign indicating a future disaster or catastrophe
The dark clouds were a portent of doom for the sailors.
cause someone's inevitable destruction or failure
His betrayal sealed his doom in the organization.
move toward certain destruction or death without escape
He knew he was going to his doom, but he kept walking.
feeling that something terrible will happen soon
She had a sense of doom before the exam.
person spreading negative predictions about the future
The economist was labeled a doom merchant for his bleak forecasts.
prediction of a disastrous future event
The prophecy of doom warned of an impending natural disaster.
cause someone to face certain death or disaster
The villain sent the hero to his doom.
foresee a negative outcome
The analysts predict doom and gloom for the company's future.
day of final judgment by God
Many fear the crack of doom and its consequences.
filled with a sense of impending disaster
The sky was dark and doom-laden before the storm.
day when the world ends or is judged
Many fear the day of doom as described in the prophecy.
Origin of doom
Old English, dom (judgment)
Terms with doom included in their meaning
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doom
something that inevitably leads to failure or disaster
unawareness
unaware of impending doom or harm
doom warning
warning or sign of impending danger
mythology
harbingers of doom or signs of destruction
symbols
symbol of impending doom or threat
mythology
symbols of impending doom or disaster
ominous time
time of impending doom or change
doomed
marked by a sense of impending death or doom
symbols
kiss symbolizing impending doom or death
superstition
omen of impending doom or failure
mythical creature
mythical bird that signals doom
atmosphere
evoking a sense of finality or doom
metaphor
symbol representing impending doom or disaster
disastrous
causing or predicting doom or disaster
fate
resembling or suggesting doom
Examples of doom in a sentence
Her refusal to cooperate doomed the negotiations. The curse doomed him to wander forever. Her decision doomed the project to failure. The prophecy spoke of a doom that would befall the kingdom. His doom was sealed the moment he betrayed his allies. The prophecy foretold doom for the kingdom.
Ignoring the warnings led to their inevitable doom. A sense of doom hung over the meeting. The movie's ending left a feeling of doom.
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- French:condamner, destin funeste, ...
- German:ruinieren, Verderben, ...
- Italian:condannare, destino, ...
- Spanish:condenar, fatalidad, ...
- Portuguese:condenar, destino, ...
- Chinese:注定, 厄运, ...
- Japanese:失敗させる, 運命, ...
- Arabic:حَكَمَ, مَوْت, ...
- Hebrew:לִגְזוֹר עָלָיו כִּישָּׁלוֹן, אֲבַדּוֹן, ...
- Russian:обрекать на провал, рок, ...
- Ukrainian:прирікати, загибель, ...
- Hindi:विफल कर देना, विनाश, ...
Definition of DOOM - Reverso English Dictionary
Acronym
- Our office shift was pure DOOM last weekend.
- Yesterday's apartment move was total DOOM.
- The classroom swap turned into DOOM by noon.
Origin of DOOM
Old English dom (judgment)
View all translations of DOOM
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- French:déménagement sans organisation, ...
- German:chaotischer Umzug ohne Planung, ...
- Italian:spostato tutto senza organizzazione, ...
- Spanish:caos por falta de organización, ...
- Portuguese:mudaram sem organizar, ...
- Chinese:只搬不规划, ...
- Japanese:段取りせずにただ移動しただけ, ...
- Arabic:نَقْل عَشْوائِيّ, ...
- Hebrew:הֶעֱבִירוּ בְּלִי לְאַרְגֵּן, ...
- Russian:просто всё перетащили без плана, ...
- Ukrainian:безладний переїзд без підготовки, ...
- Hindi:बस उठाकर इधर-उधर कर दिया, ...
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