Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
doom
noun and verb
/duːm/
Definition
Doom refers to death, destruction, or some form of severe misfortune or fate.
Examples
- Many believed the prophecy foretold their doom.
- The hero faced his doom courageously, despite the odds.
- A great storm loomed on the horizon, signaling doom for the ships at sea.
Meaning
It often implies a sense of unavoidable destiny or tragedy, particularly in the context of bad outcomes.
Synonyms
- destruction
- ruin
- fate
- calamity
- doomscrolling
