Synonyms of doom

Noun


1. doom, doomsday, day of reckoning, end of the world, destiny, fate

usage: an unpleasant or disastrous destiny; "everyone was aware of the approaching doom but was helpless to avoid it"; "that's unfortunate but it isn't the end of the world"

Verb


1. destine, fate, doom, designate, ordain

usage: decree or designate beforehand; "She was destined to become a great pianist"

2. sentence, condemn, doom, declare

usage: pronounce a sentence on (somebody) in a court of law; "He was condemned to ten years in prison"

3. doom, guarantee, ensure, insure, assure, secure

usage: make certain of the failure or destruction of; "This decision will doom me to lose my position"

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Definition and meaning of doom (Dictionary)